Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic professional to join our Financial Management Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Divisional Head of Finance, the post holder will provide effective and professional financial leadership working alongside our Divisions. The Finance Business Partners play a critical role working alongside divisional leadership teams, clinical and wider corporate colleagues supporting delivery of the annual and strategic objectives.

The Finance Business Partner will act as the strategic financial lead for one or more Divisions / Business Units, providing high quality financial information, support and advice. The post holder will oversee the production of monthly management accounts and other standard finance reports / dashboards to inform management decision making.

As an integral member of the divisional leadership team, the post holder will work closely with clinicians and managers across the Trust and will be committed to constantly seeking ways to improve the processes that they oversee.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, ambitious and want to work in an environment where they can make an impact. This role presents an opportunity for candidates who enjoy working with people, looking beyond the spreadsheet, to make a difference for our patients, staff and wider communities.

• Maintain the integrity of the Trust’s financial systems, control environment, procedures, and reports.
• Maintain professional standards within the Financial Directorate.
• Ensure that Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, financial policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Support the identification and delivery of cost improvement savings schemes.
• Deputise for the Divisional Head of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance as required.
• Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with the relevant institute requirements, and be involved in the training and development of colleagues within the Finance team.
• Support colleagues through organisational change.