Assistant Finance Business Partner in Huntingdon

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Member of AAT or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Working towards a professional qualification (CCAB recognised body)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a finance environment
• A proven track record of providing effective financial advice at a senior level

Desirable criteria

• Successful change management, planning and implementation
• Experience of presenting complex financial information to non-finance staff
• Experience of financial planning and forecasting within the NHS or comparable complex environment

Skills

Essential criteria

• Numerate with highly developed analytical ability to manipulate and interpret numerical data and other issues
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Performance and project management skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Self-motivated, with energy and a proactive approach and positive about driving change
• Able to work with ambiguity and deal with a highly changing environment
• Credible and influential at all levels
• Work independently to a high standard without oversight

Desirable criteria

• Report writing skills in Business Intelligence
• Excellent negotiation skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Financial acumen including experience of effective capital / budget management and control
• Expert user of financial systems and use of Microsoft Office suite

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of NHS Finance including the financial funding arrangements

Values and Behavious

Essential criteria

• Aware ness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Flexible and adaptable

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month\'s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do

We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying:

Check UK visa eligibility

If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD - Assistant FBP - Capital Projects ( PDF , 580.4 KB )
• PS - Assistant FBP - Capital Projects ( PDF , 167.2 KB )
• Living our Values ( PDF , 260.7 KB )
• We are Team NWAngliaFT ( PDF , 8.3 MB )
• Information for Candidates ( PDF , 5.7 MB )
• Staff Benefits ( PDF , 576.5 KB )