Job Overview

Apply now My client a specialist London Trust is looking for an interim Finance Business Partner to act as a Business Adviser, providing expert financial, commercial and strategic advice to their division/directorates and the wider Trust, establishing sound financial plans with effective control and monitoring processes. Responsibilities: Lead the development and production of the Annual Financial Plan for the divisions, consisting of income, expenditure, workforce, activity and capacity planning. Help identify cost pressures, cost improvement programmes, service developments and income generation schemes as part of this. Ensure the integration of the Plan within the wider Trust Plan as well as its accuracy and timeliness.Lead the development of a rolling 12 month forecast for income and expenditure, identifying financial risks with mitigation plans.To support in the development, implementation and ongoing performance monitoring of Business Cases that further the strategic objectives of the division. Providing this positive support alongside robust challenge.To support in developing financial strategies for the divisions that enable the Trust to meet its objectives within the financial constraints it operates in.To assist the Divisions in the negotiation of contracts for the provision of services as well as the procurement of services.To participate in the further development of systems (such as Service Line Reporting) that aid in the costing and reporting of the divisions to its managers.To take responsibility for corporate financial issues and Trust-wide projects as required.Financial Monitoring and ControlTo oversee the provision of clearly and professionally presented business advice to the Divisions, including financial management information and analysis.To support the Divisional Directors in respect of monthly performance reviews and assist in the development of action plans to address variances so financial targets can be met.To ensure that appropriate arrangements for financial control are in place in the divisions and that Standing Orders, SFIs, and other Trust-wide financial policies and procedures are adhered to.To ensure the appropriate arrangements for financial control and the safeguarding of Trust Assets are in place within the division.To ensure non-finance staff receive adequate training to fulfill their financial duties.

Key Requirements

Finance NHS Trust Stakeholder Management