The HRA is a Non Departmental Public Body with the remit to protect and promote the interests of patients and the public in health and social care research. We do this by supporting and promoting a robust and efficient regulatory and governance framework in the UK. We provide the Research Ethics Service (RES), Confidentiality Advice function, assessments and assurances on behalf of the NHS, and learning, guidance and advice for the research community. Our ambition is to make the UK a great place to do research, where more money invested in research goes into carrying out relevant, good quality research.
Our purpose is to ensure that research involving NHS patients and members of the public is approved through a proportionate and robust system, that they are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and that their opportunity to do so is maximised by simplifying the processes by which high quality research is assessed. We have already delivered significant improvements by centralising and simplifying the approval of research in the NHS in England, and are undertaking a range of significant programmes to deliver further improvements.
Job overview
The Senior Finance Business Partner will be responsible for managing the finances relating to our digital transformation including Research Systems Programme (RSP) and digital team financial area, a highly complex and strategically important activity. This includes investigating and advising on highly complex issues and providing corporate reports, strategic financial and business planning advice in this area.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Finance Business Partner will be responsible for leading the overall management and performance of finance for our digital transformation including digital team and RSP, a highly strategic and financially complex programme. This includes preparing strategic and operational financial information, providing high quality business partnering services to RSP senior budget holders and senior team members and offering critical friend challenge and added value to financial estimates, budgets and forecasts.
They will ensure that they maintain an excellent level of strategic, technical and operational expertise over the financial, employee record and expenses systems in operation.
They will provide a framework of assurance to the Director and Deputy Director including supporting the business planning process, risk management and ensuring compliance with policy and quality management documents.
The post holder will provide high quality, expert technical expertise, advice and challenge to support the preparation of programme business cases including responding to subject matter expert requests from DHSC Strategic Finance team.
They will fully support the Deputy Director in providing HRA with financial information including reporting, complex analysis and forecasting as well as general financial support and will provide cover for the Deputy Director as necessary.
Working for our organisation
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 help 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. sex
7. sexual orientation
8. 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.
Detailed job description and main 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:
* HR
* Finance
* Governance
* Commercial
* Corporate Portfolio Office
* Equality & Diversity
* Learning & Development.
To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
* CCAB qualification (which is equivalent to a Post Graduate Degree) or significant equivalent practical experience
* Evidence of commitment to on-going professional & personal development
Other
* Ability to travel to other HRA office locations and meeting venues as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
* Specialist technical knowledge, skills and expertise, post CCAB qualification, across a range of finance business partnering areas including management accounting, financial modelling, business case preparation, financial accounting standards and procedures and auditing.
Experience
* Proven track record of advising senior budget holders to deliver most efficient outcomes for complex programmes and budgets, being a critical friend, challenging and advising on alternative courses of action where appropriate.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
* Proven track record of making judgements based on sound analysis of highly complex data and issues and collaborating to draw up practical contingency plans and solutions.
Other
* Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity
Knowledge, Skills and Expertise
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in an uncertain, complex and fast-paced environment with frequently changing demands
* A proficient communicator with the ability to persuasively interpret complex financial information or concepts for a range of audiences. You are able to use honed communication skills and strategies to challenge, overcome resistance and achieve buy-in or behaviour change.
Interpersonal Skills
* Ability to build effective, respectful working relationships with others providing and receiving feedback and being responsive to change.
In return for your commitment, we offer excellent opportunities for personal development and a healthy work-life balance. The HRA is committed to promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality. We welcome and encourage applications, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity and gender expression, disability, race, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made upon request, for candidates with a disability. The HRA welcomes applicants who are interested in flexible working including job share, part time work, secondments or home-based working. Please discuss any preferred flexibility at your interview.
The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
The HRA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
In order to be considered for this position you must address the criteria outlined in the person specification in your supporting statement. You will be considered based on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. All contact is made via our Trac recruitment system. Please check your account regularly.
If you have a query relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected] or 0300 330 9416.
The NHSBSA is responsible for the processing of your application; a privacy notice is available at the following link to advise you on how we will process your personal data.
HRA Recruitment Privacy Notice
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
* Senior Finance Business Partner JD and Person Spec ( PDF, 352.4 KB )
* Reference Guidelines for Applicants ( PDF, 19.3 KB )
* HRA Verification of ID & RTW ( PDF, 307.0 KB )
* Working at the HRA ( PDF, 286.3 KB )
* Benefits Statement ( PDF, 222.6 KB )
* About the HRA ( PDF, 118.1 KB )
* HRA Recruitment Privacy Notice ( PDF, 70.7 KB )
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