Finance Business Partner interim

We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Business Partnering team on a six-month fixed term contract basis. As Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, providing support, advice and challenge to budget managers in the organisation. You will also co-ordinate the budgeting and forecasting production for specific directorates, provide financial oversight and will work as a member of the finance team ensuring high standards of financial control. This is an excellent opportunity for an established business partner or for someone looking to make the step into an exciting, varied and business-facing role where they can help provide financial insight and support decision-making to help drive operational performance.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a comprehensive business partnering service to directorates, advising budget holders on their financial management including the development of budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure the timely delivery of quality financial information that supports the operational management of NHS Resolution and provides insight for strategic thinking.
• Contribute to the development of efficient and effective systems and business processes for routine activities, e.g. monthly reporting and forecasting, annual budgeting cycle.
• Work with senior managers to develop financial strategies for investment in change programmes and projects, ensuring compliance with financial management frameworks for the public sector.
• Support HR in the recruitment of staff assisting with headcount reporting and tracking spend against budgets and establishments.
• Responsible for line management of one Business Accountant.

About us

NHS Resolution is an Arms Length Body of the Department of Health & Social Care. As a not-for-profit part of the NHS, our purpose is to provide expertise to the NHS to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patients. We have four key service areas:

• Claims Management: delivering expertise in handling clinical and non-clinical claims to members of our Indemnity Schemes.
• Practitioner Performance Advice: providing advice, support and interventions in relation to concerns about the individual performance of Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacists.
• Primary Care Appeals: offering an impartial tribunal service for the fair handling of Primary Care contracting services.
• Safety and Learning: supporting the NHS to better understand and learn from claims, concerns and disputes; to target safety activity while sharing learning across the NHS.

What do we have to offer?

At NHS Resolution, we strive to be an employer of choice. Some of the benefits we offer include access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. We are also committed to supporting individuals, offering flexible working arrangements. Furthermore, we can offer a chance to gain extra skills and training and with regular reviews and a clear plan, all employees can develop to their full potential.

Job responsibilities

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in financial management through budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes (accruals, journals, financial reports etc).
• Experience of producing clear and understandable financial information, reports and analysis, advice and guidance to senior managers and external stakeholders.
• Evidence of excellent written communication skills through experience in corporate reporting and variance analysis.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at all levels of the organisation, acting as a business partner.
• Advanced IT skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role.

Desirable

• Project management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in finance business partnering and/or management accounting.
• Confident when faced with issues and able to challenge stakeholders when needed.

Desirable

• Experience in development of commercial products and pricing approaches.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Resolution

Address: Leeds/Hybrid or homeworking, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AP