Finance Business Partner (QEQM)

at  2gether Support Solutions

2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS IS A FACILITIES AND ESTATES SERVICES COMPANY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CARING FOR OVER 2000 PATIENTS DAILY ACROSS MULTIPLE EAST KENT HOSPITAL SITES. 2GETHER PROVIDES VITAL SERVICES INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, CATERING, PROCUREMENT, LOGISTICS AND MUCH MORE.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team on a full time, permanent contract, with hybrid working. As financial management is crucial for our company’s performance, you will play a big role in the company’s growth and success. The Finance Business Partner supports the Financial Controller, business leaders and managers, assuming a hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the company. Providing strategic financial advice to members of the senior leadership team on all financial matters relating to its activities and associated financial operating models for the key services, along with taking financial accountability for managing the end to end processes.

A key requirement is to work very closely with the internal stakeholders and external clients (EKHUFT currently being the major client) to ensure that they can gain assurance around the financial information provided to them.
The post holder will be required to work effectively at all levels of the business, including deputising for the Financial Controller where appropriate.

Financial Management

• Lead on preparing monthly management accounts for departments, review performance with divisional budget holders and working with the departments for ensuring understanding of the figures and quality of the information. Prepare commentaries.
• Undertake cost-benefit analysis for financial opportunities. Analyse financial information to assist business profitability and efficiency, contributing to company financial strategy and decision-making process.
• Manage the departmental budgeting and forecasting process and contribute to the company annual budgeting and planning process. Providing budget analysis and commentary. Develop accurate forecasting models.
• To provide subject expert advice to the departmental Directors and Senior Management.
• To provide business and financial support for the Director of Finance, Financial Controller and the senior management team. This includes day-to-day financial control and reporting and support for longer term strategic planning.

Finance Control

• Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Account for the company’s provisions in accordance with accounting regulations and produce a monthly summary.
• Liaise with parent company finance department for intragroup transactions and consolidation of trial balance (balance sheet).
• Develop systems to improve services for new areas of work.

Financial Reporting and Supplementary Information

• Coordinate the provision of information to external accountants and auditors.
• Review, update and compose financial procedure notes in relation to role.
• Complete Office for National Statistics returns where relevant.
• Ensure that all returns for ad hoc specifics are made as and when required.