Job Description

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated individual to join our team of Finance Business Partners (supported by Deputy Finance Managers and Management Accountants) who concentrate on working strategically with senior managers and clinicians, to drive and support the business decisions of the Clinical Directorates.



The successful applicant will be CCAB qualified (or equivalent), educated to degree level (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate continued personal development.



Office presence is expected; the team is currently working in a hybrid manner, in agreement with their line manager and business needs.



The broad purpose of the post is to support the Clinical Divisions to ensure that the Trust meets both its financial and performance targets by:



Working with the Senior Management Team of the Clinical Directorate to develop a Strategic Business Plan for the Division.



Responsibility for the reporting of the financial position of the Division to the monthly Directorate Performance review meeting and providing commentary for the Trust Board report.



Working with a number of stakeholders to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data, using benchmarking and other resources to make recommendations for improvement and support the change process



Line management and development responsibility of a Deputy Finance Manager, undertaking appraisals and framing personal development plans



We are seeking talented individuals who are dedicated, motivated, pro-active with excellent planning and organisational skills to help us provide high quality care to our local communities.



#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community



We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.



Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?



Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.



The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.