Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to join our Finance capital Team at North West Anglia NHS FT. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, the post holder will provide effective and professional financial leadership working alongside our wide and varied capital programme. The organisation has a number of large scale strategic finance projects from the development of a Community Diagnostic Centre, diagnostic developments and
The Finance Business Partner will act as the strategic financial lead for a number of projects providing high quality financial information, support and advice. Support the management of the overall capital programme, balancing risk and maximising opportunity while staying within the Trust's overall capital envelope.
As an integral member of the divisional leadership team the post holder will be expected to work closely with Clinicians and Managers across the Trust and will be committed to constantly seeking ways to improve the processes that they oversee.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, ambitious and want to work in an environment where they can make an impact. The role presents an opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with people, looking beyond the spreadsheet, to make a difference for our patients, staff and wider communities.
Main duties of the job
This post leads on detailed professional, technical and reporting financial support to the Trust's Capital Programme and major schemes within it. This is a pivotal role in the development and delivery of the Trust's annual and multi-year capital plans.
Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the investment case consideration process, supporting Investment Management Group, improving capital scheme reporting, consolidating multi-year capital planning, undertaking post-project evaluation and acting as the Project Accountant on a range of major schemes, including Hinchingbrooke and Stamford Hospital redevelopments and the Digital Strategy.
The postholder will have key working relationships with staff involved in the capital programme across the Trust, particularly leads in Estates and Facilities and Digital and scheme managers across the clinical divisions, as well as other Business Partners.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- CCAB qualified accountant / sufficient relevant experience
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
- Management qualification to degree or post graduate level
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of providing effective financial advice at a senior level
- Experience at senior level within the NHS or comparable complex environment
- Reporting at or to senior committees
- Business case development and option appraisal of capital and revenue projects
- Project accounting role for a major capital development
Desirable
- Successful change management, planning and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Numerate with highly developed analytical ability to manipulate and interpret numerical data and other issues
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Performance management skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Self-confident and motivated
- Energetic and a proactive approach
Desirable
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of the processes involved in scheme/project delivery and governance
- Financial acumen including experience of effective budget management and control
Desirable
- The NHS capital funding regime
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent
- CCAB qualified accountant / sufficient relevant experience
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
Desirable
- Management qualification to degree or post graduate level
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of providing effective financial advice at a senior level
- Experience at senior level within the NHS or comparable complex environment
- Reporting at or to senior committees
- Business case development and option appraisal of capital and revenue projects
- Project accounting role for a major capital development
Desirable
- Successful change management, planning and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Numerate with highly developed analytical ability to manipulate and interpret numerical data and other issues
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Performance management skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Self-confident and motivated
- Energetic and a proactive approach
Desirable
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of the processes involved in scheme/project delivery and governance
- Financial acumen including experience of effective budget management and control
Desirable
- The NHS capital funding regime
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
