Job Description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within EPUT Financial Team to cover maternity leave for 13 months.



The role of Senior Finance Business Partner Locality Based Services will be a pivotal role responsible for the provision of a comprehensive financial management service to directors and managers across the Trust's Locality Based Services Care Units. This will involve working closely with Care Unit and lead officers to provide financial management advice and support using information produced by the financial management team.



The role involves managing the production of timely and accurate management information and requires both technical knowledge of accounting procedures and an understanding of the operational business of the Trust.



This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is self-motivated, has a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of achievements including meeting deadlines.



The post holder must have high professional standards, integrity and possess enthusiasm and energy with a desire for continuous improvement. The Trust's finance department is based in Grays, Thurrock.



Support the Head of Finance in the identification, development, planning and implementation of local strategies and programmes, which delivers national policy and strategy and that modernises and improves health care delivery and performance across the Trust.



Interpret national finance guidance/policy/legislation and advise the organisation on how to take forward and implement and taking action in conjunction with the Head of Finance.



Plan and performance manage the services and resources for which you are responsible. Train, support and encourage staff to give their best and seek innovation. Make change happen and help others to do so.



To develop partnership working and user involvement within services.



To evaluate models of service, ensuring that all such models are in line with national policies.



To support development of services working to the latest models and ensuring they are of the highest standard which secures local and national recognition.



To be a member of corporate or directorate committees as agreed by the Head of Finance.



See JD for further details.



EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;



Season Ticket Loans



NHS discounts for staff



Excellent Training facilities and opportunities



Buying and Selling annual leave scheme



The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas



Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work



Day One Flexible Employer



The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment



Join our Staff bank



What is Staff Bank?



Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.



All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.



If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.



See attached and Person Spec for details of duties, responsibilities and requirements.