This fixed term role has become available following the successful internal progression of the current postholder, creating an exciting opportunity within the team.
The postholder will have access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities through the Finance Skills Development Network and One NHS Finance. There will also be opportunities to build capability in Better Business Cases and develop knowledge of Benefits Management.
Due to the matrix nature of the role, it offers an excellent opportunity to gain insights into, and work with teams across Strategy & Transformation, People, Commercial and Operational Divisions.
Note: This is a national role requiring travel across England in line with business needs. The role offers hybrid working, with an expectation of working from the Barnsley & Manchester centres on a regular basis (to be agreed with the line manager). The postholder will have an assigned base location at one of the NHSBT main or blood centres. The specific base location will be agreed with the line manager following the final interview and confirmed at the verbal offer stage.
Main duties of the job
* Having expert knowledge of cost improvement programmes and be responsible for updates to the cost improvement manual and related cost improvement/productivity governance processes.
* Supporting the Senior Corporate Financial Productivity Manager by engaging with NHSBT colleagues at a senior level, with the ability to help and guide developing productivity/cost improvement business cases, so they align with strategic objectives and business plan deliverables.
* Supporting the development of cash‑releasing benefits tracking.
* Leading the monthly tracking and reporting of productivity benefits, working closely with corporate finance, finance business partners, and corporate performance reporting teams.
* Contributing to the development of written reports to the Executive Team and NHSBT Board and may be expected to present at supply‑chain senior management team meetings or meet with Executive Directors.
* Supporting the bi‑weekly Investment Committee, which oversees the approval of business cases and the overall productivity programme.
* Developing the underpinning governance and management for the Investment Committee and related processes.
Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangements – NHSBT works nationally, so we can offer flexible balancing of work and life.
* Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows and are happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
* Generous annual leave – 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* Inclusive pension scheme – the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found online at http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions.
* Supportive learning culture – we foster continuous learning where colleagues are well‑led, engaged and encouraged to grow. Our Thrive programme offers a wide range of activities to support personal and professional growth.
* Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources, and provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
Experience
* Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, developing, and fostering effective partnership approaches, acquired through training and practical experience.
* Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques and of project accounting support.
* Significant experience of financial management practice.
* Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system.
* Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).
* Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.
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