Job summary Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 13th March 2026 The Financial Strategy team at NNUH is responsible for the development of sustainable financial plans, strategic capital planning, and monitoring of performance against the Trust's financial strategy. The Finance Business Partner - Strategic Investment is an essential part of the team, helping to support and advise on all financial matters. In our fast-paced environment, we focus on evidence-based planning to support informed decision making to drive improvement of operational efficiency. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the Trust's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. Interview date - 12th March 2025 If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. Main duties of the job As part of a small team, the Finance Business Partner for Strategic Investment will ensure that all capital matters are dealt with promptly and in accordance with all relevant guidance and statutory obligations. The post holder will also advise on highly complex issues and provide corporate reports/strategic financial and business planning advice. The post holder will assist and support the Chief Finance Officer and the Finance Senior Management Team in the provision of an efficient and pro-active strategic finance function. Provide financial and management information to the Divisions and Corporate departments relating to all aspects of the capital programme, including attending monthly meetings with scheme leads where required to ensure both accuracy and understanding of the financial information issued. Provide accurate and reliable information to facilitate the timely submission of NHS financial returns for the Trust as a whole. Provide expert financial advice and support to the Divisions and Corporate departments in relation to capital including leases. Be integrated within the project teams where required as Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial guidance and advice. Management of the Trust's business case process, including review of relevant meeting agendas, ensuring that the Trust's business case tracker is kept up to date and that all business cases follow the correct governance process. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: o Flexible working hourso Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Serviceo Multi Faith prayer roomo Discounted gym membershipso Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlemento Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn ito Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteo Free 24-hours confidential counselling supporto On-site Nurseryo On-site cafes offering staff discountso Support in career developmento Flexible staff banko Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 234-24-C2830 Job locations Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Provide financial and management information to the Divisions and Corporate departments relating to all aspects of the capital programme, including attending monthly meetings with scheme leads where required to ensure both accuracy and understanding of the financial information issued. Provide accurate and reliable information to facilitate the timely submission of NHS financial returns for the Trust as a whole. Provide expert financial advice and support to the Divisions and Corporate departments in relation to capital including leases. Be integrated within the project teams where required as Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial guidance and advice. Produce timely and accurate month end reporting for the Trusts capital programme and variance analysis, and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the Deputy Director of Finance for Financial Strategy and Planning with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed and understood. Ensure all accounting records, systems and files are accurately maintained. Responsible for introducing, adapting, and improving systems in areas of responsibility and influence, for use by others. Attend project meetings when required to present the financial performance of the Trusts capital programme, and to contribute more widely to the business of the Trust, Division or Directorate. Develop, implement and update financial policies and procedures and contributes to the broadening of financial awareness within the capital programme and across the Trust. Manage staff, as necessary, ensuring workload is appropriately balanced, that staff are adequately trained to perform their duties, that work is reviewed in order to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality standards are maintained. Undertake performance review and appraisal of staff as necessary. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Job description Job responsibilities Provide financial and management information to the Divisions and Corporate departments relating to all aspects of the capital programme, including attending monthly meetings with scheme leads where required to ensure both accuracy and understanding of the financial information issued. Provide accurate and reliable information to facilitate the timely submission of NHS financial returns for the Trust as a whole. Provide expert financial advice and support to the Divisions and Corporate departments in relation to capital including leases. Be integrated within the project teams where required as Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial guidance and advice. Produce timely and accurate month end reporting for the Trusts capital programme and variance analysis, and ensure variances are investigated thoroughly in order to provide the Deputy Director of Finance for Financial Strategy and Planning with comprehensive information to allow the budgetary position to be effectively managed and understood. Ensure all accounting records, systems and files are accurately maintained. Responsible for introducing, adapting, and improving systems in areas of responsibility and influence, for use by others. Attend project meetings when required to present the financial performance of the Trusts capital programme, and to contribute more widely to the business of the Trust, Division or Directorate. Develop, implement and update financial policies and procedures and contributes to the broadening of financial awareness within the capital programme and across the Trust. Manage staff, as necessary, ensuring workload is appropriately balanced, that staff are adequately trained to perform their duties, that work is reviewed in order to ensure deadlines are met and high-quality standards are maintained. Undertake performance review and appraisal of staff as necessary. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Professional Accountancy Qualification - membership of a CCAB professional body with extensive post-graduate experience and extensive experience in management role Experience Essential Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience of capital budgetary control processes and methodologies Desirable Experience in developing business cases of varying investment sizes Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise/work to tight timescales Attitude, aptitude Essential Self-development (assertiveness, dealing with conflict, influencing people, negotiating, management skills) Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Professional Accountancy Qualification - membership of a CCAB professional body with extensive post-graduate experience and extensive experience in management role Experience Essential Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience of capital budgetary control processes and methodologies Desirable Experience in developing business cases of varying investment sizes Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise/work to tight timescales Attitude, aptitude Essential Self-development (assertiveness, dealing with conflict, influencing people, negotiating, management skills) Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)