Corporates, Facilities & Research Finance Business Partner

Corporates, Facilities & Research Finance Business Partner Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders.Please note that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. So if you are interested, please apply for this vacancy as soon as you can.Job overviewCorporate, Facilities and Research Finance Business Partner - Band 8BThe Finance team at North Bristol NHS Trust is looking for a dedicated and innovative self-starter to work closely with the Corporate, Facilities and Research directorates. You will work in the Financial Management team and be responsible for the delivery of month end reports and supporting the delivery of regular forecasts. The role will also lead on all aspects of financial planning and supporting the functions with business development and savings identification.Previous NHS Experience is not essential for this role.Are you interested in?Building strong working relationships and being a trusted advisor on financial management to a broad range of non-financial managersHelping frontline operational teams to better understand what resources are available to them to improve their servicesUsing your analytical skills to help divisional teams make good decisions around changes to how services are deliveredSupporting the delivery of excellent healthcareIf so, then this could be the role for you!North Bristol NHS Trust is a major acute teaching hospital and centre of excellence in many fields with an annual turnover of £800m. We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to business partner our Corporate, Facilities and Research directorates.Main duties of the jobThis role is working within finance, providing an excellent opportunity to have a real, tangible, and positive impact on operational activities and subsequently patient care. You will report into the Assistant Director of Finance - Financial ManagementAs a FBP, you will:Lead the C&F finance team to provide a comprehensive and effective financial management and business partnering function.Lead on the delivery of month end process and year forecasts when required.Lead on the annual planning process from a financial perspective for the relevant directoratesLead on the development of business cases in line with Trust strategySupport the delivery of a detailed savings programme.Undertake training to ensure that projects are sufficiently embedded within teamsDevelop robust relationships with both finance and operational staffThe successful applicant will have:Experience of working in a large corporation - public sector or healthcare experience is beneficial but not essentialExperience of working in an innovative finance functionConfidence in understanding and analysing large data setsGood understanding of Financial ManagementExcellent stakeholder management skillsThe ability to communicate clearly and effectively, tailored appropriately to the audienceExperience of managing projects from start to finish, ensuring efficiencies are deliveredYou should be a qualified CCAB accountant with a good track record of delivering results within a large complex environmentWorking for our organisationNBT Finance is a progressive team, an excellent place to work and a gateway to further opportunities in your NHS career. Part time applications are encouraged.The NHS offers a competitive range of benefits to employees:Salary £58,972-£68,525 (Band 8B)Competitive pension scheme27 days annual leave minimum (plus bank holidays) rising to 33 days with up to 10 years NHS experienceStaff extracurricular activities - Southmead charity eventsAccess to the NHS Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme and on-site nursery through salary sacrifice (limited number of placements)The post is contractually based at Christopher Hancock Building, Southmead, and at present we have a hybrid working model of remote working and office based when necessary. The requirement of office-based working can vary depending on current pressures and departmental needs. There is an expectation that the successful individual will spend at least two days per week in the office or directorates.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo provide financial professional leadership within the Trust's Corporate, Facilities and Research Directorates to support the development and delivery of the financial and operational plan.To provide expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of financial and business information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues.To constructively and positively challenge all aspects of Divisional financial and business performance including the identification, monitoring and delivery of improvements in financial efficiency.To be professionally accountable to the Deputy Director of Operational Finance and Assistant Director of Finance for Financial Management for the directorates adherence to Statutory financial reporting standards, Trust financial policies and procedures, and requirements from Department of Health and NHSE.To actively contribute to the Trust's financial management training programme for non-finance staff including the design of training material and facilitation and presentation at training events.To provide cover on a rotational basis for the other Business Partners and to take shared responsibility in the quality assurance of financial reports and annual plans.The postholder must have a recognised CCAB or equivalent qualification with significant post qualification experience and be fully committed to Continuous Professional Development.Person specificationSkills and experienceEssential criteriaQualified accountantExperience of working in a large complex finance departmentDesirable criteriaExperience of leading on complex projectsPrevious NHS experienceIf you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the 'Information for Prospective Employees' attachment for information relating to DBS charges.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.Documents to downloadC&F FBP Job description ( PDF , 760.5 KB )C&F FBP - Person Specification ( PDF , 184.6 KB )Information for Prospective Employees ( PDF , 2.8 MB )
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