Job summary
Are you passionate about turning financial data into actionable insights with a knack for strategic thinking? If so, we want you to join our Finance team as a Finance Business Partner.
Main duties of the job
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a critical role in our financial planning and decision-making processes. You will work closely with key budget holders, providing vital insights that drive the organisation's strategy.
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing, analysing and reporting on monthly management accounts
2. Developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts and financial models
3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support strategic decision-making
4. Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving efficiency improvements
5. Supporting year-end financial processes and liaising with auditors
6. Continuously improving financial systems, processes and controls.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for you, not just us and the work we do.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services.
We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community. This includes:
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Ethnicity
4. Gender identity and expression
5. Religion or belief
6. Sexual orientation
7. Other diverse characteristics
We have policies in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
When applying to work here, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement - if it works for you, we'll do our best to make it work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which consists of various functions that work collaboratively to provide and deliver a range of services to staff, committee members, and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation. The directorate functions are:
1. HR
2. Finance
3. Governance
4. Commercial
5. Equality & Diversity
6. Learning & Development
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following:
We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement. Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* CCAB or CIMA finalist or passed finalist or qualified by extensive experience in all aspects of management and financial accountancy
Desirable
* CCAB or CIMA qualified
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
Essential
* Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and finance ledger systems
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to plan tasks and demonstrate flexibility as required.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience
Essential
* Experience of business planning and investment appraisal
Desirable
* Prior experience of NHS Finance principles and procedures
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Essential
* High level numeracy skills and ability to understand, interpret and explain highly complex financial information across the organisation
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to influence and negotiate complex situations.
Other
Essential
* Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Health Research Authority
Address
Nottingham office
Equinox House
Nottingham
NG2 4LA
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