This is a fantastic and rarely available opportunity to join a high performing finance business partnering team in one of the most beautiful and diverse parts of the UK.
As one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts, University Hospitals Sussex operates hospitals in Brighton, Chichester, Worthing and Haywards Heath. This role is integral to the delivery of the Trust's financial as well as operational objectives.
Managing a team of dedicated professionals and working with a portfolio of clinical and corporate divisions, you will have responsibility for leading all aspects of divisional financial planning and reporting, including budgeting, financial performance management and business casing.
As a visible leader and trusted adviser, you'll work closely with the Divisional operational leadership team, supporting programmes, projects and strategic decisions. You will also collaborate effectively with key stakeholders including efficiency project managers and the wider finance team.
The post holder is responsible for the management and performance of the Business Partnering function provided to a small portfolio of Operational and Corporate Directorates. The role will involve providing high quality financial leadership working closely alongside the operational team to support delivery of the Trust objectives.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Finance, the post holder will be a key member of the Finance Team and support the Assistant Director in ensuring that the use of resources is both understood and maximised. In addition the post holder will deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance, as appropriate, providing leadership and demonstrating expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of complex financial and other information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the financial and business performance of the Trust and local ICS.
This role will support with enhancing relationships between finance and clinical and non-clinical teams in financial performance management, use of resources, cost improvement development, financial planning and education.
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Rose Job title: Assistant Director of Finance Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01903205111
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