Finance Business Partner - Development Role in Income

This opportunity is being offered as a Band 6 Finance Business Partner development role. The successful candidate will be developed and supported in this role to progress through the agreed milestones, to reach the Senior Finance Business Partner role in the Team as a Band 7.
Should the successful candidate already demonstrate the relevant experience/qualifications in line with milestones, we will discuss with them at the offer stage the opportunity to join the team as a Band 7 Senior Finance Business Partner.
With the Trust's annual turnover of over £1.4 billion across 7 Clinical Management Groups (CMGs), 11 Directorates and around 12 ICB contracts to manage, this full-time permanent post offers a rare opportunity to work in a large Acute Trust's Finance & Commissioning function, bringing varied and rewarding challenges on a daily basis., Working across the three hospital sites in Leicestershire, the successful post holder will support the Head of Financial Management - Income in the delivery of all financial aspects of NHS contract income within the Trust including contract monitoring, performance reporting, negotiations with commissioners and assisting in the development and commissioning of new services within our CMGs.
The post offers exposure to all aspects of acute NHS healthcare, with opportunities to build relationships with ICB teams and the perspective that this gives, whilst also being part of a large acute trust delivering front line patient care across all specialties. The post holder will therefore need to be adaptable and be able to work closely with colleagues in all organisations and at all levels.
Whilst experience in financial management and commissioning should be demonstrated, the post holder will also benefit from the significant level of knowledge built up within the team and will continue to be supported and developed in the role.
The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities, including agreeing personal development plans, coherent objectives and regular appraisals and training.

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Lead on:
Producing and reporting the Trust wide income financial position each month.
- Production of all month end reporting in line with Trust requirements and support the Head of Financial Management - Income in delivering meaningful performance analysis within both the Finance & Procurement Directorate and Trust Executive review including triangulation of financial and non-financial information to ensure a clear understanding of the drivers of the directorate income financial performance. The post holder will have a duty to inform key personnel within corporate directorates and Finance in a timely manner of their financial position and the key drivers.
[DEL: - :DEL] The process of financial forecasting within the directorates.
- Support the development and maintenance of systems and processes to support financial performance management of the directorates. The post holder will support the Head of Financial Management - Income to implement and develop performance management techniques and support managers in having access to financial and non- financial business intelligence through the development of performance information.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Finance Business Partner to join a busy team, with specific responsibility for contract monitoring, patient care income accounting and performance reporting.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.