Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join GHFT's finance team as Digital Finance Business Partner and Corporate Assurance. You will be an experienced, dynamic and driven finance professional coming into a key leadership role in the corporate finance team, with the ability to work independently, but also the ability to work well with finance colleagues at all levels, and with the key digital leads. You will play a key role in driving the financial performance and financial sustainability of this high-profile area in the Trust. Main duties of the job The Digital Finance Business Partner and Corporate Assurance provides business partnering support to the Digital Directorate in all their monthly, annual and ad hocfinancial performance and planning activities. They are responsible for reviewing the month end financial position, thecompletion of monthly forecasts and consolidation of a monthly performance report, in consultation with the Directorate Managers and the Head of Corporate Finance, and presenting these at Directorate and Finance oversight meetings. They will lead on theirDirectorate's annual financial planning process and undertake costings of service developments and savings plans. About us We are a highly-motivated finance team offering an environment to further develop your experience and enhance your future career potential. This is an exciting time for the finance team and an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence the direction and ethos of the department. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, and we offer flexible working. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 318-25-T0196 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities Main Main Duties & Responsibilities Finance Lead for Digital and CITS, providing strategic financial insight and analysis at senior leadership level. This will include co-ordinating budgeting, forecasting, project accounting and management of contracts. To be point of contact for all Finance related matters relating to the IM&T Department (GHFT) and Countywide Information Technology Service (CITS) To ensure Digital budget holders are secure in their knowledge of their budgets, processes, current status and to provide expertise and support when issues arise Work closely with the CDIO, programme directors, service leads, corporate services, the Senior Project Accountant (Capital), Head of Corporate Finance and the Finance Leadership Team, in providing a comprehensive digital finance business partnering service, resolving complex and potentially contentious issues To instigate and adopt change to improve finance processes, from Digital grass roots through to Corporate Services Reporting, for both project and BAU activities Finance lead for the Digital FSP programme Provide comprehensive financial advice to business case development/programme teams in line with the guidance set out, as well as providing relevant and specific technical advice regarding discounted cashflows and NPV (for example). Please see the attached JD and Person Specification document for the the full list of main responsibilities and duties. Job description Job responsibilities Main Main Duties & Responsibilities Finance Lead for Digital and CITS, providing strategic financial insight and analysis at senior leadership level. This will include co-ordinating budgeting, forecasting, project accounting and management of contracts. To be point of contact for all Finance related matters relating to the IM&T Department (GHFT) and Countywide Information Technology Service (CITS) To ensure Digital budget holders are secure in their knowledge of their budgets, processes, current status and to provide expertise and support when issues arise Work closely with the CDIO, programme directors, service leads, corporate services, the Senior Project Accountant (Capital), Head of Corporate Finance and the Finance Leadership Team, in providing a comprehensive digital finance business partnering service, resolving complex and potentially contentious issues To instigate and adopt change to improve finance processes, from Digital grass roots through to Corporate Services Reporting, for both project and BAU activities Finance lead for the Digital FSP programme Provide comprehensive financial advice to business case development/programme teams in line with the guidance set out, as well as providing relevant and specific technical advice regarding discounted cashflows and NPV (for example). Please see the attached JD and Person Specification document for the the full list of main responsibilities and duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully Qualified Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience Experience of working at a Senior Management level Significant experience in providing comprehensive financial advice to business case development/programme teams in line with the guidance set out, as well as providing relevant and specific technical advice regarding discounted cashflows and NPV NHS Experience Experience in leading FSP/CIP programmes from a finance perspective A good technical working knowledge of the NHS financial regime Experience in staff management Significant experience in effectively dealing with conflicting priorities for self and teams and proven ability to work effectively on own initiative Experience of demonstrating strong credible, professional leadership skills including the provision of clear direction and training Demonstrable experience of building highly effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders within an organisation and with external bodies Effective management of conflicting demands to broker 'best fit' results Desirable Awareness of Project Management methods, such as PRINCE Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to work at different levels (high level overview to detailed) to provide effective challenge and inputs to budgeting, forecasting and reporting activity Ability to explain financial issues to non-financial teams/individuals Negotiating skills Problem solving, logical trouble-shooting and analytical skills Ability to sustain periods of close concentration Excellent written and oral communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel Excellent ability to use new IT systems quickly Financial Modelling Desirable Visual Basic / Macros Knowledge Essential Financial CPD kept up to date Working knowledge of current financial standards Managing conflicting priorities Ability to manage own workload and prioritise Knowledge of NHS financial management Desirable Knowledge of Digital Strategy and Transformation Aptitudes Essential Ability to use own initiative Willingness to undertake further training and keep up to date with technical advances Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully Qualified Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) Experience Essential Significant post qualification experience Experience of working at a Senior Management level Significant experience in providing comprehensive financial advice to business case development/programme teams in line with the guidance set out, as well as providing relevant and specific technical advice regarding discounted cashflows and NPV NHS Experience Experience in leading FSP/CIP programmes from a finance perspective A good technical working knowledge of the NHS financial regime Experience in staff management Significant experience in effectively dealing with conflicting priorities for self and teams and proven ability to work effectively on own initiative Experience of demonstrating strong credible, professional leadership skills including the provision of clear direction and training Demonstrable experience of building highly effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders within an organisation and with external bodies Effective management of conflicting demands to broker 'best fit' results Desirable Awareness of Project Management methods, such as PRINCE Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to work at different levels (high level overview to detailed) to provide effective challenge and inputs to budgeting, forecasting and reporting activity Ability to explain financial issues to non-financial teams/individuals Negotiating skills Problem solving, logical trouble-shooting and analytical skills Ability to sustain periods of close concentration Excellent written and oral communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel Excellent ability to use new IT systems quickly Financial Modelling Desirable Visual Basic / Macros Knowledge Essential Financial CPD kept up to date Working knowledge of current financial standards Managing conflicting priorities Ability to manage own workload and prioritise Knowledge of NHS financial management Desirable Knowledge of Digital Strategy and Transformation Aptitudes Essential Ability to use own initiative Willingness to undertake further training and keep up to date with technical advances 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. Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)