Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.

Currently our offices are based in Paris Garden, Blackfriars SE1, or Francis House, Southwark SE1 however at present these are temporary locations. We expect to move to new offices in the Hub building located in Blackfriars in 2024. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with non-finance teams (e.g. operations, HR, procurement) to support decision-making
• Act as the key finance contact for business area leaders
• Presenting performance to SFBP, CFO, COO and Lead FBP
• Supporting decision-making around new hires, capital equipment, etc.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Track actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis and commentary
• Reconciliations, journal postings, and month-end P&L close responsibilities
• Preparation and circulation of monthly management reporting

• Managing the customer contract to make sure payments and charges between the organisations are up to date and disputes are resolved, and contract developments are advanced in a timely manner
• Developing pricing for new tests and other service enhancements

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support efficiency initiatives
• Monitor cost drivers and improve cost transparency

• Supporting the production of quality business cases
• Support on ad hoc requirements, as needed

• Contribute to the development of financial systems and process efficiencies
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support junior finance staff or lead small teams

Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.

The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.

The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

Synnovis’ Corporate HQ; housing our Finance, Procurement, HR, Service Improvement and Business Development teams.  We have a relaxed, but professional atmosphere with monthly corporate updates to keep you informed on our progress. Situated 5 minutes from Southwark station you will have easy access to the vibrant South Bank and local amenitie

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependant on your availability and location.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package. 

All employees are entitled to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking personal development opportunities