Research - Assistant Finance Business Partner (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Finance - Yorkshire Ambulance ...

Research - Assistant Finance Business Partner NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 Months from start date) Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 174-RAFBP-160425

Site Trust Head Quarters - Springhill Town Wakefield Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/:59

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen at Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust for a dedicated individual to join our Financial Management team as a Part time (18.75hrs) Assistant Finance Business Partner supporting the Research and Development team. The role is on a 12-month fixed term basis with further extension to this being subject to securing future research funding.

We are looking for someone who is reliable and flexible, and who demonstrates commitment to achieving both their own and the Trusts goals, whilst fully contributing to the team.

The successful applicant will work within the Financial Management team whilst also aligned with the Research and Development function.

The finance team are an accredited ACCA employer and have achieved One NHS Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation, level 1, and hope to be working towards level 2 in the near future.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is primarily to ensure that there is:

• Sound financial management support to Research and Innovation (R&I) within the Trust, through the day-to-day provision of advice and financial information to Research team, and Finance colleagues.
• Work with the funders of research including the National Institute for health and Care Research (NIHR) on the reporting and forecasting of research spend.
• The proper identification and quantification of proposed R&I activities.
• An appropriate level of income received and the correct recharge of funding resources from business units, with accurate and aligned income and expenditure budgets.
• Sound coordination and monitoring of the associated funds flows, at both individual scheme level and at a global level, with appropriately developed reports and analysis.
• The maintenance of sound governance arrangements around R&I accounting, which allows risks to be identified and managed.
• Specialist financial input and support into the completion and submission of key Trust returns.

Whilst this post will have a primary focus on R&I, it will also act as a general financial advisor to both finance and non-finance colleagues.

You must be capable of working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring consistency and accuracy, able to prioritise workloads, and be able to work on your own initiative as well as under supervision.

Working for our organisation

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities. We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live. We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.

Benefits

• Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes (salary dependent)
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
• Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Person specification

• Vocational Qualifications - part qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant (to Diploma level or above) OR at least 3 years' relevant financial experience (in line with the essential criteria)
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Excel, word, and large general ledger systems
• Ability to apply knowledge to workload and demonstrate ability to analyse and interpret complex, sensitive and / or contentious information analytical skills
• Proven Business Partnering experience
• Can demonstrate successful budget setting and financial budgetary reporting experience
• Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally
• Ability to prioritise, manage and generate own and team workload within a rapidly changing and fast paced environment, dealing with constant interruptions and competing demands
• Experience of working with Research related finances and reporting systems
• Ensure that processes are in place to support individuals in achieving standards and to learn from their mistakes and failures
• Experience in developing business cases

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

Please note the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro rata basis if the vacancy is part time.

Please note, certain benefits above may differ for zero hours workers, including annual leave entitlement, which is determined in line with working time directive regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.

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