About this role
Job summary
As a highly visible member of the Divisional Leadership Teams, the Senior Finance Business Partner will be pivotal in Financial reporting, forecasting, business cases and Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) for a Complex Division. Providing the necessary assurance to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and the rest of the Executive Team through the Executive assurance governance structure.
The Senior Financial Business Partner will lead a small team of Business Partners, working closely with the Management Accounts team to deliver comprehensive support, accurate and prompt reporting, while leading discussions on financial sustainability.
This is a fast paced, demanding role, that needs the applicant to be prompt with communication, accurate, use initiative and lead financial discussions - experience on this role is essential.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job include:
Business and Financial Planning Financial Monitoring and reporting Pricing and costing Advice, guidance and financial leadership
Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills are essential, and will require on site presence in the divisional teams. Experience in a similar face paced, high profile job is essential
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key tasks and objectives are described fully in the Job description and person specification, including ability to deliver comprehensive finance management support, to a complex division, by delivering high-value financial expertise and guidance on financial, activity and workforce issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Knowledge, skills and experience Essential
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Analytical, communication and other Skills Essential
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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.
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Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Infinity House/Leighton Hospital (2 days onsite and 3 days WFH)
Crewe
CW1 6ZQ
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)