Job overview

The Finance Business and Assurance Partner - Corporate provides business partnering support to designated corporate directorates in all their monthly, annual and ad hoc financial performance and planning activities. 

They are responsible for reviewing the month end financial position, as well as for the completion and/or oversight of monthly forecasts and consolidation of a divisional monthly performance report, in consultation with the corporate managers, with the support of the wider corporate finance team and the Head of Corporate Finance.

They will support their designated directorates’ annual financial planning process and undertake costings of service developments and savings plans. 

This role is offered on a developmental basis at either Band 7 or Band 8a, dependent upon professional accountancy qualification status and relevant experience.

Applications are welcomed from both fully and part qualified accountants. Part-qualified candidates will be appointed at Band 7, with comprehensive study support provided if they wish to progress. This includes study leave and assistance in accordance with Trust policy, with the opportunity to progress to Band 8a upon successful completion of their qualification and demonstration of the required competencies.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance to take the financial lead on developing divisional business plans and presenting these to divisional teams. Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies and highlighting areas of risk and ensuring these are closely monitored.

The Finance Business Partner will provide a comprehensive financial service to the Division, which includes interpretation and presentation of financial information, financial evaluation of savings plans and service developments, financial instruction, advice, guidance, training and support.

The post holder will participate fully in the corporate work of the Finance Department and to provide leadership to the team that supports both the Trust and the Division in achieving their respective financial objectives and in implementing national and local policies across the Trust.

The post holder will provide supervision including appraisals, day-to-day line management, performance, motivation, interviews and appointments.

Working for our organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.