Employer: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year
Job Summary
Are you looking to progress and develop your career in a fast-paced and supportive working environment? We have an exciting opportunity in our dynamic Finance Team supporting a £2bn+ NHS Foundation Trust with a track record of high-quality on-the-job training.
We are committed to career development and offer a flexible and collaborative working environment where your health and wellbeing are valued. We are constantly evolving, improving, and encouraging innovation.
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner role supporting the Trust’s complex specialties and departments. We are looking for fully qualified or student finalists to join the team. You will be providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to give your professional advice to managers and clinicians.
Our experienced Financial Management Team offers a wealth of learning and development to help you achieve your career goals, with the opportunity to take your career to the next level. We work on a hybrid model—a blend of office-based, on-site, and remote working.
Office-based days will be at our newly refurbished offices at Regent Court, accessible via public transport and just a few minutes from Five Ways station.
On-site working will be from our hospital sites when required.
Remote home working is supported for up to 2 days per week.
Other specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities – Financial Reporting
Produce accurate, timely, and appropriate monthly financial and performance management information for the Group(s), including monthly management accounts within the timescales determined by the Trust.
Collect, collate, and process complex data from various sources into appropriate information for the computerised ledger.
Calculate accruals, prepayments, and adjustments to be reflected in the monthly management accounts.
Maintain a clear audit trail by adhering to Trust financial procedures and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Quality check month-end reports for accuracy.
Produce year-end financial projections to assist in the management of budgets.
Supervise Assistant Management Accountants and Management Accountancy Assistants, including delegation of tasks.
Produce monthly variance reports and graphs explaining in-month and year-to-date variances.
Present complex financial and performance information to Group(s) Management Team, senior managers, and clinical staff at various forums including:
Regular group meetings
Divisional Board meetings
One-on-one meetings with budget holders
Ensure monthly financial performance information is communicated to budget holders and address issues raised in a timely manner.
About the Employer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can thrive, and is valued. We focus on:
Developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders
Being values-driven in all that we do
Creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on diversity
We aim to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and support you in achieving your full potential.
For staff with disabilities (including physical, long-term health conditions, mental health, or neurodiverse conditions), we are committed to making reasonable adjustments necessary for you to carry out your role.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
Fully qualified member of CCAB
Completion of evidenced ongoing Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant professional accountancy body (CCAB Qualified)
Experience (Essential)
Significant relevant experience in a financial management role in a large and complex organisation
Experience in the financial elements of business planning and investment appraisal techniques
Up-to-date knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting, including IFRS
Good working knowledge or a proven interest in the NHS, including an understanding of key targets and the performance management framework
Experience (Desirable)
Understanding of specific NHS policies such as Payment by Results, Patient Choice, and Foundation Trusts
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for UK entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. This also applies to adult dependants (over 18 years old).
See guidance: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants
How to Apply
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