Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Finance Team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for a Finance Partner role. This will be a permanent role for a CCAB qualified accountant, with a great opportunity to work across the finance function, supporting Mental Health Services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, finance professional playing a key role in shaping what our service delivery looks like, making a difference in the challenging financial environment, both now and in the future.
We need a team player, who is proactive, resilient and driven to succeed, with a real commitment to work as part of the team taking the finance function forward and making a difference to our patient population. In return we offer great opportunities to become part of a vibrant organisation where strong values are part of our vision to provide high quality care to patients in an environment of trust, respect, honesty and compassion.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to provide comprehensive financial advice, and support managers to understand the efficiency and effectiveness of resources within their control. They will need to be persuasive when dealing with conflicting priorities and ensure that financial opportunities and risks are quantified and understood at all levels of the Trust, and optimum value for money is achieved.
The Finance Partner will liaise closely with Divisional and Trust stakeholders in an outward-facing role to utilise their financial acumen to support in the development of annual plans, forecasts and identification of key risks and mitigations to delivery of the plan. You will be involved in influencing business decisions by providing support and challenge in the development of business cases for investment.
You should have excellent communication skills and the necessary personal qualities to engage effectively with Senior Managers and their teams. We are looking to bring in fresh views and new practices so, whilst previous NHS experience can be a strength, we are also keen to hear from those who have never considered working for the NHS before.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive financial business advice and information in support of the Director, General Management and Budget Holders. To be an integral part of the Directorate Management teams. To provide financial advice to the senior finance team on a range of issues relevant to the Directorates and the Trust as a whole. To manage and develop finance staff on a day to day basis and deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance when required.
To act as finance lead on a range of projects and business tenders.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive financial business advice and information in support of the Director, General Management and Budget Holders. To be an integral part of the Directorate Management teams. To provide financial advice to the senior finance team on a range of issues relevant to the Directorates and the Trust as a whole. To manage and develop finance staff on a day to day basis and deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance when required.
To act as finance lead on a range of projects and business tenders.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB/CGMA Passed finalist
Desirable
- Full membership of CCAB/CGMA
Work Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Knowledge of NHS finance & business planning regimes, appointing and managing staff
- Working with computerised financial systems
- CCAB finalist or qualified by experience.
Desirable
- Experience of using Capita IB 'Intergra' General Ledger
- Crystal Reporting
- ESR Electronic Staff Record
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Calm, focused, confident approach
- Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others
- Reliable & conscientious
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and find solutions
- Ability to communicate at a high level internally and externally
- Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent written & report writing skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance managers
- Teaching skills for training non-Finance managers
- Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team
- Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department
Contractual requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Further Training
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights Legislation.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB/CGMA Passed finalist
Desirable
- Full membership of CCAB/CGMA
Work Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
- Knowledge of NHS finance & business planning regimes, appointing and managing staff
- Working with computerised financial systems
- CCAB finalist or qualified by experience.
Desirable
- Experience of using Capita IB 'Intergra' General Ledger
- Crystal Reporting
- ESR Electronic Staff Record
Dispositional Attributes
Essential
- Calm, focused, confident approach
- Motivated & enthusiastic, able to inspire others
- Reliable & conscientious
Aptitudes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and find solutions
- Ability to communicate at a high level internally and externally
- Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements
- Able to lead and motivate a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent written & report writing skills and have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance managers
- Teaching skills for training non-Finance managers
- Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team
- Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department
Contractual requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Further Training
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Values and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights Legislation.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
