About this role
Job summary
This fixed term role has become available following the successful internal progression of the current postholder, creating an exciting opportunity within the team.
The postholder will have access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities through the Finance Skills Development Network and One NHS Finance. There will also be opportunities to build capability in Better Business Cases and develop knowledge of Benefits Management.
Due to the matrix nature of the role, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain insights into, and work with teams across Strategy & Transformation, People, Commercial and Operational Divisions.
Note: This is a national role requiring travel across England in line with business needs. The role offers hybrid working, with an expectation of working from the Barnsley & Manchester centres on a regular basis (to be agree with the line manager). The postholder will have an assigned base location at one of the NHSBT main or blood centres. The specific base location will be agreed with the line manager following the final interview and confirmed at the verbal offer stage.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will support the management of an NHSBT wide productivity programme to deliver efficiency savings based on the Government Efficiency Framework. Your responsibilities include:
Having expert knowledge of cost improvement programmes and be responsible for updates to the cost improvement manual and related cost improvement/productivity governance processes.Supporting the Senior Corporate Financial Productivity Manager by engaging with NHSBT colleagues at a senior level, with the ability to help and guide developing productivity/cost improvement business cases, so they align with strategic objectives and business plan deliverables.Supporting the development of cash-releasing benefits tracking.Leading the monthly tracking and reporting of productivity benefits, working closely with corporate finance, finance business partners, and corporate performance reporting teams.Contributing to the developing of written reports to the Executive Team and NHSBT Board and may be expected to present at supply chain senior management team meetings/ meet with Executive Directors.Supporting the bi-weekly Investment Committee, which oversees the approval of business cases and the overall productivity programme.Developing the underpinning governance and management for the Investment Committee and related processes.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Specific benefits direct exposure to senior stakeholders and work closely with experienced finance leaders. Youll have the opportunity to develop in-demand technical skills such as Power BI and Power Query and contribute to data intelligence insights and cost improvement plans within a highly specialised environment.Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensionsSupportive learning culture - weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.Health and wellbeing support we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CCAB qualified Accountant OR equivalent technical experience. Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience Essential
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, developing, and fostering effective partnership approaches, acquired through training and practical experience. Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques and of project accounting support. Significant experience of financial management practice. Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
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Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)