Job summary The primary purpose of the Deputy Finance Business Partner is to provide the Finance Business Partners, Senior Finance Business Partners and Divisional SMT with support to meet the Trust's statutory reporting requirements and deadlines in line with Finance Policy and Procedure's. Main duties of the job Working with the Finance Business Partners, the post holder will develop and produce information to support accurate and timely monthly performance reports for presentation at service meetings and to feed into the Trusts position for internal and external corporate reporting. About us This is your chance to play a vital role in transforming the future of children and young people at Alder Hey and contribute to a forward thinking, innovative organisation and join our award-winning team: 2023 Public Finance Awards Finalist - "Finance Team of the Year' & 'Digital Project of the Year'. 2022 HFMA Finalist for Health Inequalities through Finance Action 2020 HFMA Value and Innovation 2020 Havelock Training (It recognises best practice in the training and development of finance staff or the raising of financial awareness and skills within the wider non-financial workforce) 2017 HFMA Finance Team of the year We are proud of and value all members of our team. We have an ethos and strategy of being the Number One Place to work underpinned by our One Team Goal agenda. Our mission statement is "delivering Financial and Procurement Intelligence and Excellence for Alder Hey" and this is recognised by our Level 2 finance skills development accreditation. We have a strong commitment to ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are at the forefront of everything we do. We have a Finance Inclusion Group that is made up of finance colleagues that are passionate about EDI and champion the implementation of EDI best practise across the department. Our EDI mission statement is "Building a culture where everybody belongs". We are a large diverse team that appreciates one another for the diversity we bring to the team, and we make sure that everyone feels included. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 411-COR-24-6746518-A Job locations Liverpool Innovation Park 360 Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Job description Job responsibilities You will be a proactive and highly motivated, CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant, with post qualification experience, with strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office. Under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner, the Deputy Finance Business Partner will need: To lead on all aspects of financial management of the Division to ensure financial viability To oversee the preparation of divisional budgets in accordance with guidelines and deadlines provided by the Director of Finance Please see Job Description for further information Job description Job responsibilities You will be a proactive and highly motivated, CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant, with post qualification experience, with strong IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office. Under the guidance of the Finance Business Partner, the Deputy Finance Business Partner will need: To lead on all aspects of financial management of the Division to ensure financial viability To oversee the preparation of divisional budgets in accordance with guidelines and deadlines provided by the Director of Finance Please see Job Description for further information Person Specification Education Essential oCCAB Qualified Desirable oEducated to degree level or equivalent Experience Essential oProven NHS financial management experience oAbility to review and interpret financial statements oExperience of working with managers/professionals oEvidence of track record of achievement Knowledge Desirable oSound knowledge of current NHS FT Finance regime oSound knowledge of N.H.S. financial / costing systems and guidance oSound knowledge of N.H.S Business Case process Skills Essential oAbility to communicate effectively, via a variety of media and forums, with a wide range of people from all levels both from within and outside of the Trust oWell developed influencing and negotiation skills oStrong analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detail oProficient in use of current business software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and able to apply this to the development of financial models oInnovative and creative approach oAble to interpret guidance, assess risk, make decisions and influence change. oDemonstrable open and developmental leadership style oProject management skills Desirable oAble to interpret guidance, assess risk, make decisions, and influence change. Personal Attributes Essential oStrategic and innovative thinker oTeam player oDemonstrates commitment to the job oAble to manage conflicting demands and plan appropriate strategy oAble to think laterally oAct with integrity and professionalism at all times Person Specification Education Essential oCCAB Qualified Desirable oEducated to degree level or equivalent Experience Essential oProven NHS financial management experience oAbility to review and interpret financial statements oExperience of working with managers/professionals oEvidence of track record of achievement Knowledge Desirable oSound knowledge of current NHS FT Finance regime oSound knowledge of N.H.S. financial / costing systems and guidance oSound knowledge of N.H.S Business Case process Skills Essential oAbility to communicate effectively, via a variety of media and forums, with a wide range of people from all levels both from within and outside of the Trust oWell developed influencing and negotiation skills oStrong analytical and reasoning skills supported by attention to detail oProficient in use of current business software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and able to apply this to the development of financial models oInnovative and creative approach oAble to interpret guidance, assess risk, make decisions and influence change. oDemonstrable open and developmental leadership style oProject management skills Desirable oAble to interpret guidance, assess risk, make decisions, and influence change. Personal Attributes Essential oStrategic and innovative thinker oTeam player oDemonstrates commitment to the job oAble to manage conflicting demands and plan appropriate strategy oAble to think laterally oAct with integrity and professionalism at all times 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Innovation Park 360 Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)