Finance Business Partner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and experienced Finance Business Partner to join the Management Accounts Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of high quality financial management advice and support to the managers and clinicians in a large Divisional Network.

The post holder will have an excellent understanding of the NHS finance regime, along with strong technical and leadership skills to help the Trust deliver its' financial plan.

You will need to possess excellent communication and leadership skills and a real commitment to excellent service delivery. You must be creative and innovative, with the desire and ability to propose changes to working practices and procedures

Main duties of the job

To lead the divisional finance team, ensuring that the monthly detailed financial performance reports are produced in accordance with agreed timetable; ensuring reports are comprehensive, accurate and meet with the needs of the respective users of the information, such as Trust Board Members and Senior Management Team.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB Accountancy Qualification
• Evidence of continuing Professional Development
• Degree level educated

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience and expert knowledge of the key accounting areas, including the key procedures and policies, NHS financial legislation, key computer systems such as financial ledgers and of providing specialist advice on a full range of financial issues including both revenue and capital.
• Ability to manage a team of finance staff, delivering support, coaching and training, organising recruitment activities, providing mechanisms for appraisal and dealing with disciplinary/absence issues.
• Knowledge of human resource techniques, required to lead, develop and maximise the performance of subordinate staff
• Creative and innovative, with the desire and ability to propose changes to working practices and procedures.

Desirable

• Track record of stakeholder engagement

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and completion of Business or Investment Cases
• Knowledge and calculation of Financial Assessments
• Identification, implementation and monitoring of Recovery Plans
• Identification and delivery of cost improvement programmes
• Annual planning and budget setting for large divisions
• Consolidation of the monthly position for complex services
• Preparing and presenting financial reports for senior stakeholders

Desirable

• A through understanding of the NHS financial regime
• Thorough understanding of NHS targets