Associate Finance Business Partner - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Department:
Finance

Band 6 - £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata if part-time


Hours: 37.5 per week, allMKUH roles will be considered for flexible working


We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be a key integral part of the CSU and Division in decision making and providing an effective and efficient financial management service.


The post holder will report to the Divisional Finance Business Partner and contribute a key role in the month end closedown and budget setting for the division, ensuring team resources are deployed effectively to meet key deadlines.

Key relationships will need to be formed with divisional and service managers and clinicians in order to support the management of resources within the income which their services generate.

You will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and divisions on budget setting, budgetary management, forecasting and CIP plans.


Interview date: 15/12/2023

To provide direct financial support to the Finance Business Partner, Division and CSU ensuring the Division is fully compliant with best financial practice in the areas of:

  • Financial budget reporting
  • Business case development
  • Activity and capacity planning
  • Maximisation of income (particularly with regard to National Tariff)
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting of expenditure and activity income
  • Service line reporting
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.

At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:


  • Free onsite parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible working opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and wellbeing programme


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients.

The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.


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Managing Services:


  • Produce monthly financial reporting packs which set out clearly performance in all aspects of finance, activity and contractual targets delivery, ensuring a clear story of outcomes and causal factors is provided.
  • Undertake management accounting tasks to deliver month end reporting (i.e. budget journals, accruals etc.)
  • Lead monthly meetings with budget holders, adding training, expert analysis and advice to budget holders in understanding cost centre variances.

Improving Services:


  • Produce monthly financial reporting packs which set out clearly performance in all aspects of finance, activity and contractual targets delivery, ensuring a clear story of outcomes and causal factors is provided.
  • Assist the Finance Business Partner in developing business cases as necessary in line with prescribed Trust format and process. Ensure that content of cases is robust and reflect full consideration of options to deliver best value.

Working with others:


  • Be able to work effectively under the direction of the Finance Business Partner as well as independently
  • Encourages, supports and facilitates divisional and CSU staff to contribute and innovate for the improvement of patient care and the efficiency, safety, quality and effectiveness of services; finding ways to empower staff to implement their ideas for improvement.

Demonstrating personal qualities:


  • The post holder will be expected to operate with discretion and without direct supervision to deliver the requirements of both the finance function and the Division/CSU. This will necessitate skill in balancing priorities
  • Acts as a role model to demonstrate the Trust's values and behaviours at all times.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details on the role and responsibilities.

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