Finance Business Partner

5 days ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Band 7 (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Do you have experience in capital accounting and want to take the next steps into a senior role? If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference to patients through sound capital management and best value for the NHS pound, while being part of a finance team keen to continuously improve (we are heading for FFF Level 2 accreditation later this year), then please consider this role at Great Western Hospitals.

This is an important post that is key to the success of the organisation’s short-, medium
- and long-term Capital programme. The post holder is expected to work at all levels in the organisation and demonstrate credibility with Corporate Senior Managers and Divisional teams.

The post holder will be responsible for the performance of the capital accounting function. This includes: the timely and accurate production of capital accounts; capital expenditure management, governance and reporting; capital prioritisation, planning and forecasting; and maintenance of the Trust’s fixed asset systems.

The postholder will be expected to act as the capital expert for the Trust and have excellent communication skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.

The Finance Business Partner - Capital is managerially accountable to the Head of Financial Services and professionally accountable for ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, NHSE’s financial directives, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Trusts’ internal control, corporate governance and reporting requirements.

You will be responsible for the production of the capital sections of the Trust’s monthly and annual accounts, supported by high quality working papers for sign off by the Head of Financial Services, in accordance with the Department of Health finance manual and associated guidance, to ensure that the Trust meets its statutory reporting requirements in relation to Capital.

In the finance department we are firmly on track to meet the One NHS Finance Level 2 Accreditation for Excellence in the next 12 months. You will be offered a tailored Personal Development Plan to meet your needs and achieve your ambitions within NHS Finance. We run internal management courses and are aligned to the Financial Staff Development Network, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the South West Finance Academy, meaning that we are able to access multiple courses and resources to assist you in being able to excel in your new role.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives

At Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), the finance department prides itself on being friendly and driven and on encouraging every team member to train, develop and improve personally and professionally. We want to support you to have a rewarding career in NHS finance with us, and will work with you to map out your training and development needs, while allowing you the autonomy to design the most effective way of adding value through your role. We want to hear from pro-active, ambitious team players who are keen to make improvements to the delivery of financial services for the benefit of our patients.

This is an important post that is key to the success of the organisation’s short-, medium
- and long-term Capital programme. The post holder is expected to work at all levels in the organisation and demonstrate credibility with Corporate Senior Managers and Divisional teams. The post holder will be responsible for the performance of the capital accounting function. This includes: the timely and accurate production of capital accounts; capital expenditure management, governance and reporting; capital prioritisation, planning and forecasting; and maintenance of the Trust’s fixed asset systems.

The postholder will be expected to act as the capital expert for the Trust and have excellent communication skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues. The Finance Business Partner - Capital is managerially accountable to the Head of Financial Services and professionally accountable for ensuring duties are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, NHSE’s financial directives, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Trusts’ internal control, corporate governance and reporting requirements.

Please see attached full job description

Interview Date - 15th July 2024



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