NHS
Finance Business Partner
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Job Description
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- Able to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner, using a variety of media.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Able to build relationships of trust with external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information.
- Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate rigour and judgement in presenting technical issues to managers, presenting options and assessing financial decisions and financial risk.
- Ability to review processes & systems within area of influence and to advise on changes or improvements.
- Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information in an NHS acute provider context.
- Experience of working in a financial management position, ideally within the NHS.
- Experience of setting income & expenditure budgets and of financial forecasting
- Experience of carrying out in-depth analyses of variances, reporting on these and setting out options for corrective action
- Experience of advising finance & non-finance managers on financial & budgetary matters
- Able to design spreadsheets & databases for analysing and presenting information.
- Experience of providing financial advice and guidance for business cases.
- Knowledge of NHS financial management procedures and processes, ideally in an NHS acute provider organisation.
- Knowledge of NHS financial information systems.
- Knowledge of NHS acute provider costing techniques and systems.
- Knowledge of NHS Commissioning arrangements, in particular as they relate to complex acute providers
- CCAB finalist or a minimum of two years' experience working in financial management, ideally in an NHS context.
- Able to plan projects which impact multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to deliver to tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
- Able to contribute towards medium term financial planning goals.
- Ability to build relationships, and operate effectively, across distinctly different teams and to manage potential conflicts arising from the different goals & objectives those teams may be pursuing.
- Ability to delegate work and to monitor progress to ensure it is carried out effectively & efficiently
- Keyboard skills
- Able to communicate technical data in a clear and concise manner, using a variety of media.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Able to build relationships of trust with external and internal stakeholders
- Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information.
- Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate rigour and judgement in presenting technical issues to managers, presenting options and assessing financial decisions and financial risk.
- Ability to review processes & systems within area of influence and to advise on changes or improvements.
- Ability to present analysis and interpretation of financial and non-financial information in an NHS acute provider context.
- Experience of working in a financial management position, ideally within the NHS.
- Experience of setting income & expenditure budgets and of financial forecasting
- Experience of carrying out in-depth analyses of variances, reporting on these and setting out options for corrective action
- Experience of advising finance & non-finance managers on financial & budgetary matters
- Able to design spreadsheets & databases for analysing and presenting information.
- Experience of providing financial advice and guidance for business cases.
- Knowledge of NHS financial management procedures and processes, ideally in an NHS acute provider organisation.
- Knowledge of NHS financial information systems.
- Knowledge of NHS acute provider costing techniques and systems.
- Knowledge of NHS Commissioning arrangements, in particular as they relate to complex acute providers
- CCAB finalist or a minimum of two years' experience working in financial management, ideally in an NHS context.
- Able to plan projects which impact multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to deliver to tight deadlines with high quality outcomes.
- Able to contribute towards medium term financial planning goals.
- Ability to build relationships, and operate effectively, across distinctly different teams and to manage potential conflicts arising from the different goals & objectives those teams may be pursuing.
- Ability to delegate work and to monitor progress to ensure it is carried out effectively & efficiently
- Keyboard skills
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is a fully or part qualified accountant, to join the finance team to support the Clinical Support Services Division at Oxford University Hospitals.
To succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with good communication skills.
You will support the Deputy and Divisional Head of Finance in providing a comprehensive finance business partnering role to the directorates within the division, including business case development, support around budget setting and financial reporting, developing plans for elective recovery and efficiency programmes, as well as providing value through financial advice and challenge You will build strong relationships with a Clinical Directorate team to help them develop and realise their strategic aims
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to progress their career in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The Finance Business partner will support the Deputy and Divisional Head of Finance to ensure that monthly budget monitoring reports are robust and take accurate account of all appropriate accruals within the agreed timetable, to plan and co-ordinate development of the annual budget for the division and prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, costings, and business cases.
The post holder is expected to work as part of a cohesive team and when necessary, may take lead responsibility for issues outside of their immediate sphere of responsibility.
The Finance Business partner will work closely with the Deputy and Head of Divisional Finance and fellow Finance Business Partners within the Divisional finance team to ensure that the finance function makes an influential contribution to the Division's managerial and business objectives.
The post holder will develop close and collaborative working relationships with key leads within their directorate and fellow finance colleagues in corporate finance to ensure the directorate finance team's operations are consistent with the Trust's financial framework and in managing the implementation of financial controls and processes and will be responsible for the effective and accurate production of financial reporting and analysis.
They will help to deputise for the Deputy Head of Divisional Finance when required.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, with an annual turnover in excess of £1.4bn. We provide a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and are a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises of four main hospital sites - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Clinical Support Services is part of 4 divisions within the Trust. The division operates services across all four main hospital sites and various Community locations.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
321-CSS-7096829-B7
Job locations
The John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for this role.
Please contact Marie Johnston for any other queries you may have via email: Marie.Johnston@ouh.nhs.uk
Those who have previously applied should not re-apply.
As this is not a shortage profession, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for this role.
Please contact Marie Johnston for any other queries you may have via email: Marie.Johnston@ouh.nhs.uk
Those who have previously applied should not re-apply.
As this is not a shortage profession, we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
Physical Skills
Essential
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
Physical Skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.