Finance Business Partner - Operational Finance

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Operational Finance

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of three hospitals; the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, which merged on 1 October 2020, creating a new organisation. The Trust provides huge opportunities and benefits in Dorset to the way patient care is delivered now and in the future and will lead to better outcomes, improved quality and more efficient service delivery.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD:

• We are caring
• We are one team
• We are listening to understand
• We are open and honest
• We are always improving
• We are inclusive

They underpin everything the Trust does now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients and visitors, but also how we treat each other - our valued team mates and colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to support the Surgical Care Group (CG). Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance (ADOF), you will directly line-manage the CG financial portfolio, working closely with the CG triumvirate to provide a comprehensive range of specialist and expert financial advice, training and support to enable the delivery of services efficiently and economically, as well as ensuring the achievement of all CG financial targets. The FBP will provide comprehensive management support to the ADOF, deputising as appropriate.

The post holder will use high level technical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiating skills to develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external managers across the NHS and wider system, and work autonomously as an expert practitioner, with minimal supervision, using own initiative to make operational decisions often without reference to others.

Applicants must be a CCAB Accountant and NHS Experience is highly desirable. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams.

Base Location

Hybrid working between Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Yeomans Way and flexible home working.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Surgical Care Group (CG).
• Directly line-manage the CG financial portfolio.
• Provide specialist and expert financial advice, training and support.
• Ensure the achievement of all CG financial targets.
• Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external managers.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Professional Accountancy (CCAB) Qualification
• Evidenced continuous professional development record

Desirable:

• Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of financial accounting and information systems within the NHS.
• Experience of modelling the financial impact of service pathway redesign.
• Significant experience of working with Clinical Care Group & Non-Clinical Care Group colleagues.

Desirable:

• Experience in the use of E-Financials software packages.
• Experience of using Business Objects.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential:

• Clear understanding of statutory financial responsibilities.
• Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office applications.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential:

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team of fellow professionals.

Language Requirement

Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Employer Details

Employer Name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB