Corporate Finance Business Partner (Band 7) - Steeton - ref. g0570319
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We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment.
These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2030. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come.We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people.
Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust.
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Job overview
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking dynamic well managed organisation. Airedale is located close to Skipton and is regarded as a very pleasant place to work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Finance Business Partner to join our financial management team. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner this is a role which is focused on delivering high quality finance, planning and external reporting information to support the heads of department by providing financial information, expert analysis and advice, to enable them to meet their financial targets and key commitments.
Based in the finance department within the hospital, the team work closely with operational colleagues to support robust financial management and control. The role advertised is vital in ensuring robust, accurate and timely internal and external reporting.
The post holder will have a key role in ensuring the effective use of resources through providing high quality financial information, advice and support. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a real commitment to excellent service delivery and great communication skills.
Whilst the post requires a fully qualified accountant, depending on the level of response, we may consider applications from candidates who are actively studying at the final level of a CCAB or AICPA qualification
Main duties of the job
Production of timely Corporate financial reports for Division to use internally and for the production of statutory annual returns, ensuring work is completed to timescale/legal requirements.
Analyse and monitor budgets, run rate and forecast information providing expert financial advice, (liaising with outside bodies and other NHS organisations as appropriate), interpreting outcomes and suggesting corrective actions.
Act as expert contact for ward/department managers to investigate issues arising from budget statements, analysing complex and potentially sensitive information and forecasting trends with the ability to convey financial and corporate issues to non-finance professionals.
Plan processes and procedures to meet current and future needs, implementing new procedures and systems and developing policies as required
Produce the Division’s Board report, ensuring key metrics support business decision making and represent finance at Divisional meetings; presenting finance update and expert advice
Support strategic decision making by analysing changes to service delivery, or external changes, forecasting the financial impact
Lead on financial planning for Division, ensuring budget fits with operational plans and that budget setting process is adhered to, including accurate upload of budgets into the General Ledger
Lead on the development of Waste Reduction planning, providing robust support and advice in order to ensure efficiencies are implemented and developed
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached files for Job Description and Person Specification for the Finance Business Partner role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Fully Qualified Professional accountancy qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- Experience and expertise in financial management
- Experience of staff management
- Knowledge of the business planning process
- Awareness of NHS Foundation Trusts
- Experience/Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques
- Experience/Knowledge of NHS Financial Regime particularly NHS Reference Costs
- Experience of NHS Planning/Contracting/Commissioning process
- Knowledge of Activity based costing
- Knowledge of Access
Communication
Essential criteria- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to have difficult conversations
- Ability to convey financial information to non-finance professionals
Skills
Essential criteria- Good IT skills
- Advanced practical experience using spreadsheets
- Good keyboard skills
- Previous experience with costing software
- Experience of working with a computerised ledger
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard or Basic £26.40) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment.
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