Job Summary
The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the finance directorate supports NHSBT in the delivery of its key strategic and business objectives, providing comprehensive strategic financial planning, business advice and information, to budget managers and managers for the directorate, up to and including members of the Board and key external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for the leadership and performance management of business partners supporting the associated area of the organisation. Ensuring that systems and processes are fit for purpose and staff are trained and equipped to deliver support and services.
You will lead the finance business partners, who will operate as trusted advisors to the directorates, delivering robust business and commercial advice, while also providing business support to the strategic planning function, ensuring that customer needs are met.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will provide a high quality professional financial management support to the organisations. Your responsibilities will include:
* Communicating the long-term vision for finance, deploying the financial framework, reporting and performance management, through which to deliver the directorate’s strategy in the short, medium and long-term.
* Taking the lead for financial project management, costing and pricing strategies, detailed option appraisal, strategies for financial recovery and ensuring value for money remains a central focus for planning.
* Providing a lead role for the directorate on strategic business development, service expansion, improvement and process redesign techniques.
* Identifying, monitoring and evaluating schemes to ensure achievement of Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) targets, and contribute to CIP working groups by being the nominated finance representative.
* Developing ideas and strategies for revenue generation, funding services, service expansion, making cost efficiencies and maximising the use of assets.
* Ensuring that the forecasted year-end financial position of the directorate is accurate and refreshed monthly to enable the year-end position to be provided to the Board.
* Providing the directorate with information and insights on the links between the achievement of performance targets and the financial performance of the directorate.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
* Experience in operating at a strategic level in a leadership role, working with multiple stakeholders, developing and fostering effective partnership approaches, acquired through training and practical experience.
* The ability to bring an open mind to the funding issues faced by NHSBT and the ability and knowledge to use frameworks, systems and procedure when providing financial support and advice.
* Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques and of project accounting support.
* Extensive financial management experience within a large, multi-disciplined organisation(s) and detailed knowledge of technical accounting standards.
* Wide experience of computer finance packages including Oracle and SAS ABM.
* Knowledge and understanding of the general NHS environment and NHS finance policies.
* Knowledge and practical experience of negotiating in a hostile environment.
* Knowledge and experience of motivating and managing staff.
Qualifications and Training
* A recognised CCAB. OR equivalent Accounting Qualification with significant post qualification experience at senior/specialist level.
* Higher than average, demonstrable knowledge of IT skills is required. Extensive use of Microsoft software packages to advanced/expert level is expected.
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
* A starting salary of £74,290 - £85,601 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
* A full time, permanent opportunity to join as Band 8c leader in NHSBT.
* Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in any of our major centres such as Barnsley, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and London.
* NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
* We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 21st April 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on or around Fri 25th April 2025 subject to confirmation
For informal enquiries please contact; Sarah Thorp, Assistant Director of Finance Business Partnering at sarah.thorp@nhsbt.nhs.uk.