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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

15d ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Derby

Requirements

  • The role requires oversight and analysis of a broad range of financial monitoring activities.
  • You will produce accurate, insightful financial reports and forecasts that reflect divisional performance, clearly identifying risks, opportunities and recommended remedial actions where required.
  • You will take lead responsibility for reporting a robust in‑year and forecast year‑end financial position for the Division, ensuring consistent, transparent reporting at all levels.
  • This includes providing clear financial information to Divisions and Clinical Business Units.

Responsibilities

  • This role provides senior financial leadership to the Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support (CDCS) Division, working closely with the Divisional Management Team and Business Units to support the delivery of high‑quality, sustainable services.
  • As Acting Divisional Finance Lead, the post‑holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, contributing fully to discussions and decisions on all business matters.
  • The role offers expert, strategic financial advice to Divisional Board members, Business Unit Leaders and relevant Executive colleagues, supporting informed decision‑making and effective use of resources.
  • You will lead the provision of a comprehensive financial planning and advisory service, enabling teams to manage budgets efficiently, flexibly and in line with organisational priorities.
  • A strong focus of the role is ensuring robust financial governance, with clear accountability and effective financial control across the Division.
  • You will support the delivery of agreed financial plans while identifying risks and opportunities, and helping services respond to change.
  • The post also includes line management responsibility for the Divisional Finance Manager and Divisional Business Analyst, and close working with the Deputy Director of Finance.
  • This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient services through collaborative leadership, sound financial stewardship and inclusive ways of working.
  • You will lead the development and maintenance of effective systems and processes that support strong financial performance management across the Division.
  • This includes implementing and evolving performance management approaches that enable clinicians and managers to access clear, timely financial and non‑financial business intelligence to support informed decision‑making.
  • Working collaboratively and with professional confidence, the role involves constructively challenging and supporting colleagues, including senior leaders, to ensure accountability for financial performance and use of resources.
  • You will provide high‑quality financial advice and support across the Trust, Divisions and Executive teams, ensuring robust financial input into multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes, including work delivered in partnership with the Integrated Care Board.
  • The role requires oversight and analysis of a broad range of financial monitoring activities.
  • You will produce accurate, insightful financial reports and forecasts that reflect divisional performance, clearly identifying risks, opportunities and recommended remedial actions where required.
  • You will take lead responsibility for reporting a robust in‑year and forecast year‑end financial position for the Division, ensuring consistent, transparent reporting at all levels.
  • This includes providing clear financial information to Divisions and Clinical Business Units.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Finance Business Partner role?

The primary responsibility is to provide senior financial leadership to the Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support (CDCS) Division, supporting the delivery of high-quality and sustainable services.

Who will the Finance Business Partner work closely with?

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with the Divisional Management Team, Business Unit Leaders, Divisional Board members, and relevant Executive colleagues.

What specific financial tasks will the Finance Business Partner be involved in?

The Finance Business Partner will lead financial planning and advisory services, manage budgets, ensure financial governance, produce financial reports, and identify risks and opportunities.

Does the role include line management responsibilities?

Yes, the role includes line management responsibility for the Divisional Finance Manager and Divisional Business Analyst.

What are the key values that underpin the Trust's operations?

The key values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

What kind of development opportunities are available for this role?

The role offers development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.

What is the organization’s approach towards financial governance?

The organization emphasizes robust financial governance with clear accountability and effective financial control across the Division.

How does the Finance Business Partner support decision-making?

The Finance Business Partner provides expert strategic financial advice, enabling informed decision-making and effective resource use.

Can the Finance Business Partner challenge senior leaders?

Yes, the role involves constructively challenging and supporting colleagues, including senior leaders, to ensure accountability for financial performance.

Who can be contacted for further details about the role?

Further details can be obtained by contacting Claire Chisholm, Divisional Director CDCS, via email at claire.chisholm1@nhs.net or by phone at 07909821550.

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2018 to bring together our five hospitals – in Derby, Burton, Lichfield and Tamworth – to provide the highest quality care to patients across southern Derbyshire and south east Staffordshire.  Our aim is to deliver outstanding care for local people as we bring together the expertise of our 12,000 staff across our five hospital sites.