Job summary
The Finance Business Partner role is a high profile post integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder is expected to work at a high level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with the Divisional Directors, Senior Management Team and Clinicians. They will also be responsible for leading the divisional Finance team consisting of an Assistant Finance Partner and Management Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on a senior position and have the ability to influence the financial strategy of a large clinical division and the overall Trust.
This is an exciting time to be joining Great Western as we move to a Group model, leading to opportunities for career development and collaboration with a broad range of colleagues not only at Great Western, but also with our Group partners at Royal United Hospitals Bath and Salisbury District Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Head of Financial Management and Value, the post holder has the following key areas of responsibility:-
- Provide strategic business leadership to the Divisional Management Team, ensuring cohesive approach to income, activity, expenditure and workforce monitoring. This ensures effective use of financial resources in pursuit of agreed Divisional and Corporate goals.
- To work autonomously within the Division and take full responsibility and accountability for providing comprehensive financial management service to the Division.
- To be responsible for ensuring that monthly performance monitoring reports are robust and that key management decisions are based on accurate business information and all risks are assessed.
- To overall lead, plan, co-ordinate and implement all aspects of the annual financial business plan within the Division.
- Constructively and positively challenge all aspects of Divisional performance.
The post holder will need to be a strong proactive leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a wide stakeholder base. As well as having excellent technical accounting and analytical skills, the post holder must have drive, determination and the ability to solve problems in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- To provide complex, sensitive, contentious information (financial and non-financial), advice and support to the Division. Present this and other performance information at Trust and Divisional management meetings on a regular basis.
- Present complex information in an understandable manner to senior non-financial managers including clinicians, utilising presentational aids and their extensive financial experience to impart knowledge to senior managers and colleagues. Influencing the team to ensure achievement of the Trusts and Divisions financial objectives.
- Provide the Head of Financial Management and Value with the relevant information to gain assurance all relevant financial risks within the Division are assessed, understood and mitigations plans are in place.
- To have overall responsibility for all aspects of financial management within the Division in conjunction with the Divisional Director of Operations.
Please see the attached job description for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- To provide complex, sensitive, contentious information (financial and non-financial), advice and support to the Division. Present this and other performance information at Trust and Divisional management meetings on a regular basis.
- Present complex information in an understandable manner to senior non-financial managers including clinicians, utilising presentational aids and their extensive financial experience to impart knowledge to senior managers and colleagues. Influencing the team to ensure achievement of the Trusts and Divisions financial objectives.
- Provide the Head of Financial Management and Value with the relevant information to gain assurance all relevant financial risks within the Division are assessed, understood and mitigations plans are in place.
- To have overall responsibility for all aspects of financial management within the Division in conjunction with the Divisional Director of Operations.
Please see the attached job description for full information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st degree or equivalent
- CCAB fully qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in financial management within a large organisation and a member of a professional body
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Working extensively with clinicians and obtaining trust and co-operation despite often difficult messages to be delivered
- In-depth knowledge of current NHS agenda and challenges and the NHS and its financial regime
- Advising on the management of large complex budgets and of providing financial advice to non-financial managers in a clearly understood and authoritative manner
- Expert knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st degree or equivalent
- CCAB fully qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in financial management within a large organisation and a member of a professional body
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Working extensively with clinicians and obtaining trust and co-operation despite often difficult messages to be delivered
- In-depth knowledge of current NHS agenda and challenges and the NHS and its financial regime
- Advising on the management of large complex budgets and of providing financial advice to non-financial managers in a clearly understood and authoritative manner
- Expert knowledge of the NHS and its financial regime and of NHS service delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Foundation Trust.
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).
