Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Department at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. This role is an outstanding opportunity to progress and gain experience within a forward thinking organisation and team. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner with experience, drive, ambition and a passion for excellence. The successful post-holder will be a qualified Accountant. Ideally you will have previous NHS provider experience, and possess a desire to work within a progressive organisation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret and explain financial concepts and information to non-financial managers, and an ability to demonstrate initiative. Excellent communication and IT skills are also essential. Critical to the role is the ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, with the ability to challenge and influence others. The post holder will also ensure processes are efficient, effective and consistent across all areas they are responsible for, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will be someone who pushes the boundaries, who wants to be part of a finance team which aims for innovation and excellence. If you are looking for a position to join an exciting and vibrant team within a large teaching hospital Trust, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Main duties of the job As part of the Business Partnering team, you will provide key financial management support to the Corporate Directorates. The post holder will provide budget holders with high quality financial management information and insight to meet the needs of the Trust, enabling it to deliver value for money and achieve its challenging financial targets. This includes supporting on providing expert financial advice, budget management support, and playing a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's financial plan and Cost Improvement Programme. The role will also support with the financial and economic appraisal of business cases and advice on implementing financial strategy and policy. About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 272-6906731 Job locations Civic Office Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3BU Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant previous senior experience of financial business partnering for a clinical service/business unit (over £15m annual budget). Budget control - leading the development, management and monitoring of annual budgets Identification, monitoring and reporting of cost improvement programmes and financial assessments of the cost effectiveness of services Lead the financial and economic appraisal of business cases for a Division/Department. Communication in the form of written reports, spreadsheet analysis, formal presentation, meetings, verbally (face to face and by other electronic means) up to Executive Director level. Development of robust forecasting processes to enable an accurate forecast of a Division/Directorates financial position. Supporting contract negotiations process Financial accounts understanding Desirable Previous experience of working in a large complex public organisation along with an understanding of the operational aspects of the organisation. Working experience in an Acute NHS Trust Qualifications / Training Essential Qualified accountant - CCAB with significant post qualification experience/training. Degree level educated Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development post qualification of at least 2 years. Desirable Masters level qualification Personal Attributes / Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. This includes staff in other departments, such as budget holders, as well as colleagues within the department. Motivate, lead and develop team members. Display negotiation and persuasion skills. Be innovative with strong fact finding and problem solving skills. Organise demanding workload with competing priorities in order to achieve deadlines. Values Essential Demonstrates our We Care values and the DBTH Way Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant previous senior experience of financial business partnering for a clinical service/business unit (over £15m annual budget). Budget control - leading the development, management and monitoring of annual budgets Identification, monitoring and reporting of cost improvement programmes and financial assessments of the cost effectiveness of services Lead the financial and economic appraisal of business cases for a Division/Department. Communication in the form of written reports, spreadsheet analysis, formal presentation, meetings, verbally (face to face and by other electronic means) up to Executive Director level. Development of robust forecasting processes to enable an accurate forecast of a Division/Directorates financial position. Supporting contract negotiations process Financial accounts understanding Desirable Previous experience of working in a large complex public organisation along with an understanding of the operational aspects of the organisation. Working experience in an Acute NHS Trust Qualifications / Training Essential Qualified accountant - CCAB with significant post qualification experience/training. Degree level educated Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development post qualification of at least 2 years. Desirable Masters level qualification Personal Attributes / Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing. This includes staff in other departments, such as budget holders, as well as colleagues within the department. Motivate, lead and develop team members. Display negotiation and persuasion skills. Be innovative with strong fact finding and problem solving skills. Organise demanding workload with competing priorities in order to achieve deadlines. Values Essential Demonstrates our We Care values and the DBTH Way 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Civic Office Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3BU Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)