Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to undertake the role of Associate Finance Business Partner.
The successful candidate will be in the final stages of a CCAB or CIMA qualification/qualified accountant with excellent knowledge and experience of financial management or equivalent experience. You will be highly-motivated with strong management, IT, communication, analytical and technical skills. The role will involve working flexibly with a wide range of stakeholders, with competing deadlines; hence effective communication skills and the ability to prioritise are essential.
The role will be based in Exeter or Barnstaple with a hybrid working pattern (minimum of 2 office days per week).
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
- The Associate Finance Business Partner is a pivotal role supporting the Finance Business Partners in ensuring that the Trust meets the key financial objectives set whilst delivering safe and sustainable services to our patients.
- The post holder will deliver professional and timely financial support and be fully integrated with the core activities within the organisation whilst challenging and holding budget managers to account.
- Furthermore the post holder will contribute to developing a culture of strong financial stewardship within the Trust, promoting the need for economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the Trust’s business.
- Assist the Finance Business Partner to inform the Trust’s financial strategy and developing financial and performance monitoring systems to ensure all key financial and performance objectives are achieved.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Finance Business Partners in fulfilling their duties by providing high quality financial information, expert advice, training, support and challenge to the division in respect of financial management, reporting, and risk mitigation to ensure its senior managers and budget holders meet their key operational and strategic business objectives.
- Assimilate and advise on highly complex issues and assists the Finance Business Partner by contributing to the continued development, provision and maintenance of robust financial management systems that support the Trust’s strategic and operational management.
- Assist the Finance Business Partner to inform the Trust’s financial strategy and developing financial and performance monitoring systems to ensure all key financial and performance objectives are achieved.
- Line management responsibilities for Business Partnering staff within the business support function.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Eden Whalley; Finance Business Partner on eden.whalley@nhs.net, or Steve Greenslade; Head of Clinical Business Partnering and Reporting on steven.greenslade@nhs.net.
Please note that the Job Description is subject to formal matching.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
