Deputy Finance Business Partner [Developmental Opportunity]

Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Business Partner in the Finance Team at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role supporting the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services across the Trust. Working closely with operational managers and budget holders, the post holder will provide high-quality financial advice, robust reporting, and insight to support effective decision-making. You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance for designated services, contribute to business planning and service developments, and help drive efficiency and value improvement. The role also includes line management of an Assistant Management Accountant and close collaboration with clinical and corporate teams to support the Trust's financial sustainability and strategic objectives.

Applicants who are fully CCAB qualified and able to demonstrate the full range of competencies required for the role will be appointed at Band 7. Candidates who are actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification, or who do not yet demonstrate all of the required competencies, may be appointed at Band 6 within a structured development programme.

Progression from Band 6 to Band 7 will be subject to achievement of the agreed professional qualification and demonstration of the competencies required for the substantive Band 7 post.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality financial management, reporting and advice to designated operational services, supporting effective decision-making and delivery of the Trust's financial objectives.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of income and expenditure, analysing trends, risks and opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Work in partnership with budget holders, clinical teams and senior managers, building trusted relationships and supporting services to achieve value for money and efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to strategic and service planning, including the development of business cases, service developments and efficiency programmes, using robust financial analysis.
• Line manage an Assistant Management Accountant, supporting their development, and contribute to wider Finance team objectives while promoting sound financial governance and best practice.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.