NCHandC is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ''Outstanding'' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCHandC''s "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you''re familiar with ongoing GOV.uk sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisations ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future.

Specifically for band 3 roles within healthcare please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care will not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship and therefore your application will be withdrawn.

Job overview

The finance team at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic person with strong communication skills to join us as Deputy Finance Business Partner.

The post holder will support the Finance Business Partner and wider finance team with all aspects of financial reporting, financial control, planning and analysis.

The post holder will line manage a Finance Apprentice or Support Accountant and supervise the work of other members of the department as required.

This role will be subject to a 18-24 month rotation within the finance team.

Main duties of the job

Prepare monthly management accounts for the Services within the responsibility of the post, including but not restricted to cost centre reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, NHSE reporting and contributing towards annual statutory accounts.

Ensure income is billed timely, liaison with customers and aged debt reporting for the Services within the responsibility of the post.

Support with the annual budgeting and forecasts for the Services within the responsibility of the post.

Work with stakeholders to prepare costings for contract variations, new business, or service delivery changes using standard costing methodology under the supervision of the Finance Business Partner or Senior Finance Team.

Provide financial advice and analysis to support budget managers and wider Trust staff to discharge their financial management and stewardship duties effectively and in line with Trust policy, including conducting meetings as determined by the Finance Business Partner.

Prepare returns to external bodies or national costing returns as required for review by the Finance Business Partner.

Be responsible for the line management responsibility for a Finance Apprentice or Support Accountant, including but not restricted to identifying training and development requirements and ensuring that Personal Development Plans (including mandatory training) are in place and completed according to agreed timescales.

Be responsible for personal and professional development.

Working for our organisation

We are a small, friendly, and supportive NHS finance team, dedicated to supporting our organisation in delivering outstanding care to our patients.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded ''Outstanding'' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

The Trust is an accredited employer with AAT, ACCA (Gold), and CIMA

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact: [email protected] (recruiting manager).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities1. To prepare monthly management accounts, supported by high quality working papers, for review by the Finance Business Partner. These management accounts include capital expenditure and balance sheet items as well as revenue budgets.2. To prepare analysis of monthly management accounts, including budget variance analysis, using the Finance department''s standard approach and format in accordance with the monthly timetable.3. Ensure on a monthly basis that the Trusts activity related income position is accurately reported to Finance and Performance Managers and senior managers of the Trust.4. Ensure that the Trust is billing all the moneys which it is due and fully understands the sources of its income both by customer and income stream. Assist in comprehensive reconciliations of amounts due and received.5. Ensure the agreed commissioning plans with ICB''s are reflecting the general ledger, and that performance against these plans is accurately reported to both commissioners and senior managers of the Trust.6. To prepare costings for contract variations, new business, or service delivery changes using standard costing methodology under the supervision of the Finance Business Partner or Senior Finance Team.7. To support financial planning activity through the development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts for the assigned business unit(s)8. To contribute to the production of annual statutory accounts in accordance with the policies and procedures set out by the Senior Finance Team.9. To support the Finance Business Partner in the pro-active management of working capital, including debt recovery and payment of suppliers.10. To provide advice and analysis to support budget managers and wider Trust staff to discharge their financial management and stewardship duties effectively and in line with Trust policy, including conducting meetings as determined by the Finance Business Partner.11. To prepare returns to external bodies as required for review by the Finance Business Partner.12. To maintain ongoing analysis of service level profitability through the Trust''s Service Line Reporting system.13. To prepare analysis for national costing returns, e.g. Reference Cost submissions.14. To proactively propose changes to working practices across the finance department15. Take line management responsibility for a Finance Apprentice or Support Accountant supporting the Business Units, including identifying training and development requirements and ensuring that Personal Development Plans (including mandatory training) are in place and completed according to agreed timescales.16. To undertake any ad hoc duties that may be required within the Finance Team.17. To be responsible for maintaining own personal development.

Person specification

QualificationsEssential criteriaPart-qualified CCAB Accountant (i.e. post-graduate diploma level) or qualified by experience to this levelDesirable criteria

Newly-qualified CCAB AccountantSkills, Abilities and KnowledgeEssential criteria

Excellent communication skills including negotiating, influencing and persuadingAbility to communicate with internal and external managersAbility to communicate financial information to nonfinancial staff at all levelsExcellent technical skills and use of IT systems, e.g. MS Office, general ledgerIntermediate Excel userAbility to analyse complex data, statistics and financial information.Team player with an ability to work closely with othersFlexible approach to meet the changing requirements of the roleGood knowledge of IFRSUnderstanding of financial reporting in the public sectorManagement accounting experienceEnsures that financial information provided to others is accurate, timely and usefulDesirable criteria

Experience of training non-financial managersExperience in use of Oracle Accounting system and ESRSupervisory experienceDetailed knowledge of NHS reporting standardsAdvanced Excel userExperienceEssential criteria

Relevant experience in a finance departmentExperience of costing using a variety of methodologiesExperience of working at all levels of an organisationDesirable criteria

Experience in NHS financeExperience in preparing Service Line profitability analysisOtherEssential criteria

Able to make own travel arrangementsAble to communicate effectively in written and verbal English languagePersonal AttributesEssential criteria

Motivated and able to prioritise own workloadAble to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAble to identify with the Trust''s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adultsEqual Opportunities

- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.

If you need this application in an offline format, please let us know.

Immigration Status

- Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.

Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Redeployment

- Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCHandC staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.

DBS

- If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month''s salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.

Closing and Interview Dates

-This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.

Data Protection

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A privacy notice detailing how we will handle your data is attached to this advert as a document. Your application will be transferred to our recruitment management system (Trac) once the advert has closed and you will receive notification then detailing how Trac will handle your data.

On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.

The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.

We will remain two separate employers until further notice, and this role being advertised will be employed by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

DFBP B6 JD ( PDF , 707.3 KB )DFBP B6 PS ( PDF , 440.3 KB )Privacy Notice ( PDF , 30.4 KB )Application Guidelines ( PDF , 1.2 MB )NCHC Behaviours ( PDF , 4.2 MB )

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