Deputy Finance Business Partner (Deputy Fbp) –Healthset Implementation

Deputy Finance Business Partner (Deputy FBP) –Healthset Implementation Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Poole, UK

and main responsibilities

and main responsibilities

The Deputy Finance Business Partner will support the financial management of the Healthset programme and Inter Trust Agreement (ITA), acting as a key link between the Finance Directorate, programme teams and stakeholders across University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and Dorset Health Care (DHC).

The post holder will provide specialist financial advice and analysis to support the implementation and operation of a shared Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring compliance with NHS accounting standards, financial governance requirements, contractual obligations and Trust policies. They will coordinate financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing timely and accurate information to support programme delivery and decision-making.

The role will support budget setting, financial planning and monitoring of programme expenditure, including the management of recharge arrangements, funding allocations and financial risks arising from the ITA. The post holder will contribute to the development of business cases, benefits realisation plans and efficiency programmes, providing robust financial challenge and assurance over anticipated costs, savings and outcomes.

Working across multiple organisations, the post holder will develop financial models and reporting tools, support audit requirements, and exercise professional judgement in resolving complex financial issues relating to programme delivery, governance, contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations.

The post holder will undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role as required by the accountable managers.

• Qualified (CCAB) or finalist studying towards qualification or significant NHS finance experience at this grade
• Evidenced continuous professional development record
• Actively studying towards full CCAB qualification

• First Degree
• Qualified (CCAB)

• Knowledge and understanding of International Accounting Standards and their application
• Highly developed and demonstrable knowledge of management accounting and accounting procedures within the NHS
• Significant experience of working within an NHS Foundation trust(s)
• Significant experience in the use of accounting systems / software
• Experience of developing activity, income and expenditure forecasts, including the modelling of different scenarios

• Experience of modelling the financial impact of service pathway redesign
• Experience of staff management

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, required to design new and/or improve existing financial monitoring systems
• Expert analytical skills to solve highly complex financial and non-financial problems
• Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft office applications
• Ability to interpret highly complex information, including national financial policies
• Ability to manage extensive data sets, and detailed financial information

• Clear, demonstrable understanding of statutory and other financial responsibilities
• Influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate contentious information to an audience that may not be receptive. This will include senior managers within the Trust and external stakeholders

• Sound, demonstrable knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of the organisation’s objectives and activities
• Detailed understanding of the NHS agenda and knowledge of NHS financial framework
• Knowledge of NHS financial and accounting procedures in relation to the portfolio

• Ability to interpret highly complex information, including national financial policies
• Experience of Capital accounting and VAT treatment

• Excellent inter‑personal and communication skills
• Confident in…