The Finance Business Partner role at the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is designed to foster collaboration between the Finance Team and various Trust business areas.
Reporting to the Chief Management Accountant, the Finance Business Partner is responsible for developing in-depth knowledge of business areas, providing strategic financial advice, and supporting Directors and Managers in achieving cost-effective delivery of strategic objectives.
Financial and Strategic Support : Provide expert financial advice and strategic support to business area Directors and Managers, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial planning, and successful delivery of Cost Improvement Programme projects.
Collaboration and Communication : Facilitate productive working relationships and clear communication between business area managers, staff, and the Finance directorate, while representing the Finance directorate at key meetings.
Coaching and Mentoring : Coach and mentor Finance Managers and their teams, supporting them in delivering high-quality financial and non-financial reporting, and developing business planning activities.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the busiest ambulance Trust in the UK - it is a very exciting Finance Team to be part of. We are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust values – Caring, Respect and Teamwork. This role sits in our Management Accounts team, but has very close links to Operational Directors.
The Finance team works widely across the Trust at all levels up to Board and with a variety of other partners such as external NHS Trusts, commercial organisations, Heathrow Airport, Stadia, London’s Air Ambulance and Healthcare UK.
You will have the opportunity to join the team and gain experience of being involved in a varied portfolio.
Annual leave starts at 27 days rising to 33 days, plus bank holidays, in line with agenda for change (NHS terms and conditions).
Develop and maintain in depth knowledge of Trust business areas and their complex financial and performance drivers, and make this information accessible to other members of the Finance Team.
Provide direction and influence business area Directors and Managers to cost effectively deliver the Trust’s strategic objectives.
Facilitate productive working relationships and clear communication between business area Managers and staff and the Finance directorate.
Provide expert advice to Trust business area Directors, Managers and their teams, to assist them to work within financial systems, governance structures and constraints
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