The place to work in pathology We are looking for top talent to join the UK’s leading and fastest growing pathology company – a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose. Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology. Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Finance Business Partner maternity leave cover for 9 months to join Synnovis’ Finance Business Partnering Department. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and have experience in management accounts and business partnering within the healthcare/ scientific industry. There will be exposure to all levels of management, both within the finance team and across our pathology labs. The role reports to the Deputy CFO and is responsible for the Finance Business Partner team. They act as an intermediary between the central Finance Team and Synnovis Analytics’ & Services’ operations. The role requires proactive collaboration with the business and would suit someone looking for a role of senior responsibility, with plenty of scope to add value. You will be responsible for working closely with senior operations staff, interpreting and communicating the financial results; you’ll partner with them to take the actions necessary to deliver the budget on target, as well as driving further improvements in the financial performance of the business. Each month you’ll review financial and operational data from various sources and have responsibility to produce the month-end reporting packs which are key to interpreting performance and partner with the site leads to take management actions based on the information. You will analyse and monitor financial information and produce variance analysis, budgeting, and re-forecasting, as well as reviewing business cases and new test pricing to ensure these drive the business forward. You will also be responsible for providing financial and contractual data to our Trust partners: monthly contractual reconciliations, data and invoicing. Main duties of the job Responsibility for the Finance Business Partnering team, you’ll partner across our business, working closely with Operations to drive maximum performance. The role is based at our Head Office, but you’ll need to engage with our Operations teams and stakeholders across all our Hospital laboratory sites. You’ll be responsible for the financial management and contractual information reporting for our Trust partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity to take your next step in commercial accounting and add value. Working for our organisation Your development and learning You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme which is used across Synnovis to enable you to reach your potential, learn new skills and achieve your goals. This is managed between you and your line manager in line with your own personal and professional development ambitions. You can apply for finance to drive innovation and service development for the benefit of patients through our Innovation Accelerator Fund. Detailed job description and main responsibilities At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. We have moved to new offices in the Hub building, located in Blackfriars. Core responsibilities include managing the Finance Business Partnering team in: Challenging and supporting the Operations on its P&L performance Identifying ways to make cost-savings or drive growth Forecasting & Budgeting performance Managing the customer contracts to make sure payments and charges between the organisations are up to date and disputes are resolved, and contract developments are advanced in a timely manner Investigating variances to budget or forecast Presenting performance to Deputy CFO, CFO, MD and CEO Supporting the production of quality business cases Supporting decision-making around new hires, capital equipment, etc. Pricing up new tests Any other adhoc analysis and support required to make best financial business decisions Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. Synnovis’ Corporate HQ; housing our Finance, Procurement, HR, Service Improvement and Business Development teams. We have a relaxed, but professional atmosphere with monthly corporate updates to keep you informed on our progress. Situated 5 minutes from Southwark station you will have easy access to the vibrant South Bank and local amenities Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Fully-Qualified in a recognised accounting qualification, namely ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA. Experience Essential criteria Proven Finance Business Partnering experience of working across operational and corporate functions. Proven financial savings/ benefits that have added value to the Business. Team management and development experience. Experience within Healthcare/ Scientific Industry. Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria SAP experience. Advanced Excel skills. Fast thinker, highly numerate with strong analytical skills. Detail orientated, ensuring tasks are finished to high standard. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Demonstrate how the financial data ties into strategic business objectives. Influence and work effectively with non-financial managers. Credible and confident presenter. Accountable for own area of responsibility. Strong written/verbal communication skills. They don’t always say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ immediately, but provide SMART alternative timelines. By managing stakeholder expectations, top Business Partners avoid the risk of over-promising and under-delivering. Excellent problem solver – and importantly they know that they can’t solve problems on their own. Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively at all levels. Independent and proactive approach. Gets up and into the labs. Seeks regular interaction with the operation to build relationships. Flexible outlook and ability to cope with significant change. Proactive style – anticipating problems and getting involved in solving them. Continually seeks improvement and more effective methods of working. Escalate only when appropriate, and never give up. Don’t be an email person. Be proactive and arrange meetings to discuss issues in person. Customer service mentality. Works well in a pressured environment. Seeks support and escalates problems in an appropriate manner. Key messages are found in the analysis of trends, poignant insights and solid financial facts, not decimal points. Able to deal with uncertainty; decision-making based on uncertain data. Fast thinker, highly numerate with strong analytical skills. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy. Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location. For our Permanent workforce w e offer a competitive benefits package. All employees are entitled to: Contributory pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Ground breaking development opportunities Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please apply for this post on-line. If you have problems with using the online process, or need any assistance, please email [email protected] Your e-mail address is important to us. We communicate to all job applicants via the e-mail address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure that you check your e-mail on a regular basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Synnovis. Further details / informal visits contact Name Aaron Hyam Job title Deputy CFO Email address [email protected] If you have problems applying, contact Address Synnovis Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Telephone 01629 702340