Job summary
Due to the internal promotional of the current post holders an exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning team as a Assistant Finance Business Partner. Not only will you be an integral part of an operational divisional management team, you will also contribute to the management of the finance directorate, within University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
Main duties of the job
To provide information and senior support to the Finance Business Partner/Deputy Finance Business Partner to ensure that timely, accurate and relevant income, expenditure and activity reports and ad hoc analyses are produced. To develop the general ledger and other financial reporting systems, carrying out set monthly tasks, systems maintenance and ad hoc problem solving to ensure smooth and accurate running of the ledger system.
About us
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior support to the FBP/DFBP in the production of income, expenditure and activity information and forecasts and support to staff and managers in the respective Care Groups includingbudget setting, budget monitoring, variance analysis and early identification of deviations from plan.
- Regular communication with Care Group management teams, budget holders, staff and managers within specific Care Group(s). There is also occasional contact with external organisations, including other NHS bodies, non-NHS organizations and external audit.
- Responsible for the dealing with Freedom of Information requests, ensuring the information is collated and sent as per the Trusts internal timetable
- Working in conjunction with the relevant FBP/DFBP, the post-holder is required to use their initiative to manage their workload and carry out the general maintenance and monthly tasks and reconciliations associated with the Trusts General Ledger Financial Computer Systems by agreed deadlines.
- Monitor performance against budget, investigating and explaining variances between budget and actual and correcting errors where required, using own initiative or obtaining advice from appropriatemanager where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide senior support to the FBP/DFBP in the production of income, expenditure and activity information and forecasts and support to staff and managers in the respective Care Groups includingbudget setting, budget monitoring, variance analysis and early identification of deviations from plan.
- Regular communication with Care Group management teams, budget holders, staff and managers within specific Care Group(s). There is also occasional contact with external organisations, including other NHS bodies, non-NHS organizations and external audit.
- Responsible for the dealing with Freedom of Information requests, ensuring the information is collated and sent as per the Trusts internal timetable
- Working in conjunction with the relevant FBP/DFBP, the post-holder is required to use their initiative to manage their workload and carry out the general maintenance and monthly tasks and reconciliations associated with the Trusts General Ledger Financial Computer Systems by agreed deadlines.
- Monitor performance against budget, investigating and explaining variances between budget and actual and correcting errors where required, using own initiative or obtaining advice from appropriatemanager where necessary.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- AAT member or equivalent level / experience
Desirable
- Actively studying towards CCAB qualification
- ECDL or equivalentqualification
Experience
Essential
- General accounting experience and adherence to deadlines
- Experience of the financial management process
- Experience of the Trust's General Ledger Financial System
Desirable
- Management Accounts experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the functions and operation of accounting ledgers
- Strong computer literacy
- The interpersonal skills to deal with managers and other members of the finance team
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive ability for numeric interpretation and manipulation of data
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail, whilst working under pressure
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities, seeking advice where appropriate, and work methodically to meet deadlines
- Ability to develop good working relationships with budget holders
Desirable
- Knowledge of all basic functions of the Financial Management Division
- Advanced knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel
- An appreciation of the overall working of the Finance Department
- Ability to design and delivery training package
- Car driver
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to use own initiative and work well within a team
- Ability to plan own time and task management and prioritisation in order to meet agreed deadlines
- High levels of concentration needed to achieve required level of accuracy
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality
- Confidential and conscientious
- Flexible and adaptable within the working environment
- Positive approach to change and the ability to be proactive in finding improved ways of working
Desirable
- Committed to personal development
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- AAT member or equivalent level / experience
Desirable
- Actively studying towards CCAB qualification
- ECDL or equivalentqualification
Experience
Essential
- General accounting experience and adherence to deadlines
- Experience of the financial management process
- Experience of the Trust's General Ledger Financial System
Desirable
- Management Accounts experience within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of the functions and operation of accounting ledgers
- Strong computer literacy
- The interpersonal skills to deal with managers and other members of the finance team
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive ability for numeric interpretation and manipulation of data
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail, whilst working under pressure
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities, seeking advice where appropriate, and work methodically to meet deadlines
- Ability to develop good working relationships with budget holders
Desirable
- Knowledge of all basic functions of the Financial Management Division
- Advanced knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel
- An appreciation of the overall working of the Finance Department
- Ability to design and delivery training package
- Car driver
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to use own initiative and work well within a team
- Ability to plan own time and task management and prioritisation in order to meet agreed deadlines
- High levels of concentration needed to achieve required level of accuracy
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality
- Confidential and conscientious
- Flexible and adaptable within the working environment
- Positive approach to change and the ability to be proactive in finding improved ways of working
Desirable
- Committed to personal development
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).
