Finance Business Partner | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £34,581 per annum pro rata plus HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2024 |
| Location: | Rainham, RM13 8EU |
| Company: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6261296/395-CC243-24 |
Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 4/5 Finance Business Partner, we are open to offering this as a Band 4 developmental opportunity.
We are advertising for one full time post to work in the finance team, based at our office in Rainham, and also in our office at Phoenix House in Basildon Essex.
You will ideally be AAT qualified or working towards it and have a good working knowledge of IT systems, particularly Excel. Previous finance experience in an NHS environment is an advantage although not essential as appropriate training will be available. Previous finance experience in Business partnering is also an advantage as you are required to have a full understanding of finance principles.
The two roles available will cover Barking and Dagenham and Essex and Kent.
As a key member of the team, you will be the first point of contact for the directorate that you will be managing, with an expectation to gain a thorough understanding of those services and being responsible for the provision and coordination of accurate and timely financial management information and advice to all levels of the organisation. Good organisation, time management and communication skills are essential, and the candidate will be resourceful and flexible to work within a challenging environment.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The main responsibilities of the post:
• The production of monthly budget reports, variance analysis, staff lists and forecasting, within the agreed set timescales.
• Ensuring, through preparation, investigation and input of journals and virements, that the general ledger contains accurate data.
• Providing support to budget holders, to assist them in controlling their own budgets within overall financial constraints.
• Assisting as required in the costing of any service developments the Trust is proposing.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024