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. 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.
Working for our organisation
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 a 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- 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, utilizing presentational aids and their extensive financial experience to impart knowledge to senior managers and colleagues. Influencing the team to ensure achievement of the Trust’s 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 mitigation 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.
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
Eligibility for this role requires:
- Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
- Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria.
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes have increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £21.50 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £49.50 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2 million patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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