Finance Business Partner; Internal

Vacancies Finance Business Partner (Internal Only)

This role will work as part of our Finance Business Partnering team and will:

• Act as the finance lead for a Care Group or Division, supporting the delivery of financial objectives and safe, sustainable patient services.
• Lead a team providing timely financial advice, support and constructive challenge to operational and clinical leaders.
• Promote strong financial stewardship, value for money and effective use of Trust resources.
• Work across Care Groups or Divisions where required and lead Trust-wide finance activities

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Business Partnering team.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to work closely with clinical, corporate and operational leaders and provide high-quality financial advice, support and constructive challenge. You will act as the finance lead for a Care Group or Corporate Division, helping to deliver financial objectives while supporting safe and sustainable patient services.

The role will lead a team providing professional and timely business partnering support. Responsibilities will include financial reporting and forecasting, annual planning and budget setting, supporting savings and transformation programmes, and contributing financial expertise to business cases and service developments.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical, communication and leadership skills. You will be able to build effective relationships, influence senior stakeholders and promote strong financial stewardship and value for money across the organisation.

You may also work across more than one Care Group or Division and lead Trust-wide finance activities, including improvements to financial systems and processes.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Interview Date:Mid November, date to be confirmed

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care…