About this role
Job summary
Deputy Finance Business Partner
Division: Corporate
Care Group: Finance
Band: NHS AfC Band 7
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/ pro rata
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Finance Business Partner to join the NHS Financial Management team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The postholder will support the Divisions of Surgery & Anaesthetics and Women, Children & Young People, providing high-quality financial management, analysis and advice to clinical and operational leaders.
Working closely with Divisional Management Teams, the role will focus on budget setting, forecasting, financial reporting and supporting delivery of cost improvement programmes. The successful candidate will help ensure robust financial control while enabling services to deliver safe, effective and sustainable patient care.
Main duties of the job
Deliver financial management support to allocated Divisions.
Lead on budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting.
Provide clear financial analysis and advice to senior managers.
Support delivery of cost improvement plans.
Contribute to business cases and service developments.
About us
We are a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking Finance team, committed to delivering high-quality financial insight that underpins excellent patient care. We promote continuous learning, shared accountability and open communication, encouraging all team members to contribute ideas and develop professionally within a positive and inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality financial management support to designated Divisions.
Lead on annual budget setting and in-year financial forecasting.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis.
Deliver financial insight and constructive challenge to Divisional leaders.
Support development and monitoring of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs).
Contribute to business cases, service developments and investment appraisals.
Ensure compliance with financial governance and internal control processes.
Work collaboratively with the wider Finance team to support organisational objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
AAT qualified or as a minimum actively studying for a CCAB qualification Qualified/ Passed Finalist
Knowledge Essential
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS finance environment, including NHS Improvement's financial requirements Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of financial reporting skills and techniques Knowledge and understanding of strategic and operational planning, budgeting, contracting and performance monitoring
Experience Essential
Broad finance department experience and understanding Experience of operating at a senior level in a hospital finance environment A record of achievement in managing and improving NHS financial management services
Skills Essential
Advanced level analytical and interpretative skills and evidence of effective implementation Ability to create and present highly complex finance, activity and performance information to a wide audience Evidence of sound financial judgement Evidence of policy and procedure development and implementation
Other attributes Essential
Stamina, energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively under pressure A collaborative management style, which recognises and values personal contributions and agenda and encourages team working The ability to analyse complex issues, to think and plan to achieve both tactical and strategic objectives, and to exercise sound judgement in the face of conflicting pressures. The skills to evaluate and learn from outcomes, with a clear commitment to innovation, learning and improvement.
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 Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medway Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)