Finance Business Partner

To provide a comprehensive high quality, trusted

business advice service to operational areas.

You will provide high quality analysis, modelling

& scenario planning to support service planning, improvement &

innovation. You will play a key role in

developing business cases for investment.

You will challenge assumptions, highlight risks &

identify opportunities for efficiency and value. You

will ensure information is reviewed jointly with service areas, collectively understood

& correctly reflects actual performance, risk & forecasts with mitigating

actions for improvement being clear

You will benchmark, identify best practice,

opportunities for efficiency & work with operational areas to create &

deliver plans for improvement.

You will understand resources consumed, cost

drivers, indirect costs of service delivery & how these link to activity &

income. You will play a role in supporting

contract negotiations & ongoing contract review meetings, providing high

quality information to inform them.

We support flexibility in working arrangements.

Hybrid working but office based one day a week, as a minimum. Travel to other locations will be required.

Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

specialist knowledge of complex organisations accounting systems, processes,

regulations, financial techniques and relevant legislation; NHS guidance and

Contractual requirements, together with general commercial awareness, for

strategic and business planning advice to Directorate and operational

management teams;

and influence Operational Teams to ensure cost-effective decision making by

management, using high developed persuasion, motivation and negotiation skills;

highly complex financial queries on income and expenditure, carrying out

regular complicated analytical reviews of the operational areas financial

position, predicting income, developing and using complex models and multiple

inputs including activity projections and case mix issues;

advice on financial risks to

ensure the budgets are achievable and owned by the Operational Managers.

and advise Operational Teams in the execution of plans to achieve the

performance targets set out in the organisations Annual Plan, within the

financial resources allocated to the service area for that purpose.

the accuracy and integrity of operational financial information relating to

service line reporting and costing in

particular;

business opportunities and threats arising out of market analyses and work with

operational areas to identify financial impacts and mitigating actions.

review monthly activity reports with service areas to ensure robust capture of

activity. Work with operational

managers, Business Analysts and Management Accountants to develop robust

activity and income forecasts, performance target requirements and capacity

constraints.

activity and management information and peer data (such as NHS Futures) -

identify areas for improvement and work closely with Operational Management

teams to identify actions and effect such changes.

best practice is developed and delivered at department and organisational

level, challenging ways of working and motivating and influencing others. Ensure efficient delivery utilising digital products

and systems, and adopting and developing

efficient ways of working such as the utilisation of Artificial

Intelligence.

financial support for revenue and capital business cases as appropriate

describing the financial implications of the business case and utilising investment

appraisal techniques.

a lead role in developing contract issues papers with Operational managers,

utilising detailed knowledge of guidance and contractual requirements.

the organisation at meetings with Commissioner colleagues as required to

support the contract setting and in year monitoring process.

knowledge of NHS and other guidance to ensure operational areas are correctly

recording and being appropriately paid for all activity performed. Working with Operational teams to ensure a

clear understanding of activity performance and attainment of key operational

performance metrics, understanding financial implications and clinical risks.

information and advice to support the allocation of resources, Service Line

reporting and improve the accuracy of costing.

with the Business Planning, costing and income accountant and operational teams

to understand all resources consumed and indirect costs of service

delivery. The development and refinement of Service

Line Reporting (SLR) is a key tool upon which both operational and strategic

decisions can be based.

or assist in the production of reports to the organisations committees and Board,

as required, using spreadsheets, databases, presentations and report writing

with operational areas and the Accountant to ensure an in depth understanding

of the forecast position, any action plans to address variances and ensure

accurate forecasting. Understanding the

impact of other performance measures e.g. waiting times on this.

with the Accountants with the activity and Income analysis to refine monthly,

quarterly and annual forecasts of operational financial performance as required, taking into

account likely profiles of activity, cost behaviours, savings plans and other

influencing factors.

impact of Cost Improvement Programme and Transformation schemes.

financial information to support organisation wide projects and business cases;

in the completion of the annual planning in accordance with the timetable set internally

being aware of NHS planning deadlines, and ensure compatibility with the organisations long term financial plans.

Utilising

professional and specialist finance knowledge and general management skills,

all aspects of own workload and the organisation of the teams workload to

balance frequently changing priorities to deliver work within tight deadlines

whilst maintaining the highest quality of information and meeting the needs of Operational

Management teams. This will include using time management skills to ensure that

workload and individual projects are delivered in a timely and accurate manner

and balancing the demands of the Operational managers requirements with organisational

needs.

coordinate with Operational Management teams and finance and business

intelligence and other corporate areas to ensure smooth delivery of deadlines

for all aspects of work.

responsibility for developing and implementing discrete areas of financial

policy and processes in line with latest accounting standards.

act in a professional manner at all times and instil the same standards in

members of staff.

input and manipulate financial data in highly complex computer spreadsheets and

reports, where speed and accuracy are essential.

undertake light physical effort and extended periods of computer use in an

office environment.

concentrate when inputting data, checking and reconciling information and

making calculations.

cope with unpredictable work patterns and respond flexibly to queries and

requests from Senior Finance and Operational Management.

work under intense pressure on occasions and to concentrate on highly complex

accounting information for prolonged periods of time on a frequent basis.

supply internal and external auditors with any information and explanations

they require with regard to any aspects of the above.

act on own initiative and to carry out the above duties in accordance with

broad professional accounting standards without reference to line manager.

postholder will be required to travel on occasion.

Line

manage members of the Business Support Unit and provide a key link to other

clarity on priorities and expectations for team members working jointly with

Operational Senior Managers to set these priorities.

all members of the team develop their skills and knowledge, utilising other

professionals within the organisation.

close working between all finance directorate and corporate areas. Ensuring that core teams and the Business

Support Unit work seamlessly together.

postholder will have to work extremely closely with the relevant Associate

Director and Management Team/s they are assigned to. They should play an active role as part of

the Directorates Management team and be seen as an integral part of this.

Internal

Face to face and virtually

Support

Accountant

External

external auditors, local authorities/social services and relevant partners

Internal

Training delivery

Effort

Limited physical

effort required, there will be long

periods of desk work.

Effort

There will be a high

level of mental effort with sustained concentration, clear communication of

complex issues and engagement with others.

Effort

Will have to deal

with potentially contentious or difficult issues. Therefore must be able to handle conflict

effectively and able to influence and support others.

May require

occasional travel other than base.

Conditions

Hybrid working.

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social

enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across

Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of

Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports

centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and

collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while

empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in

shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right

time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead

healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training

pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care

Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship

programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental

health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the

application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Degree or equivalent.

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation

Aptitude & Abilities

Experience

Desirable: - Management Accounting demonstrable experience.