Finance Business Analyst, Grade VII
(10.012(2024))
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Tallaght, County Dublin, Ireland
Job Details
Job Title:Finance Business Analyst, Grade VII
Reference No: 10.012(2024)
Department / Directorate:Management Accounting Dept, Finance Directorate
Reports to:Management Accountant
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is an exciting and dynamic place to work. The team at the Hospital are in the midst of implementing a new hospital
strategy
that has already delivered on the opening of a new renal unit, day surgery centre, step down facility in the community and the start of building works on a new ICU extension. It is an exciting time to join the TUH team and one of Ireland’s main teaching hospitals with so many plans to enhance patient care. The Hospital believes in investing in their team and offers excellent education and research opportunities.
TUH is one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals, adult, psychiatric and age-related healthcare on one site. The Hospital has 450 adult beds with over 3,500 people on staff and more than 50 different nationalities represented. The Hospital is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a national urology centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, a regional orthopaedic trauma centre and a designated trauma unit.
TUH is one of the two main academic teaching hospitals of Trinity College Dublin - specialising in the training and professional development of staff in areas such as medicine nursing, health and social care professionals, emergency medicine and surgery, amongst many others. TUH is part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is “
People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”
through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our
TUH CARE
values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:
C
ollaborate – together and with our academic and care partners
A
chieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
R
espect – for patients, each other and our environment
E
quity – for patients and staff
At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every
member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.
A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us
Purpose of the role:
The Grade VII will develop effective and credible working relationships within the directorates and departments across the hospital that positively influence patient and staff experience.
The Grade VII will work closely with the Clinical and Operational Managers.
overview of role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The hospital operates a devolved budgetary management process within the context of an annual service plan incorporating annual and multi-annual budgeting. In this context, the post holder will assume responsibility for a range of Clinical Directorates, Corporate Departments and other Cost Centres for Pay, Non Pay and Income budget preparation. Monthly analysis and reporting of net outturn versus plan will be a core function of this role. The post holder will share responsibility in the preparation of the annual Specialty costing exercise and the development of patient costing information systems.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
BUDGETING
Direct responsibility for the establishment of the hospital’s annual and multi-annual budgets at cost centre level utilising the relevant information databases.
Develop budgetary planning information systems to support flexed budgeting and rolling forecasts.
Liaise closely with budget holders to maintain an awareness of service developments and consider the supporting financial resources required.
Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
REPORTING
Provide analysis and report in a timely manner on a monthly net outturn basis for clinical directorates, corporate management and the hospital board.
Prepare and issue monthly IMR data for submission to the HSE/DOHC, while adhering to strict deadlines.
Investigate and report on significant issues driving the financial performance of the hospital. Provide recommendations to promote continuous improvement and identify corrective action in relation to adverse variances.
Identify and make recommendations which will drive efficiencies and deliver savings for the Hospital.
FUNDING & COSTING
Assist in the costing and submission of all funding claims to HSE/Other Agencies, through the Management Accountant, regarding new/increased expenditures and/or reduced income levels and to liaise closely with funding agencies in this regard.
Participate in developing financial information in relation to planned service developments in conjunction with hospital management and adhoc service costing initiatives.
Assume shared responsibility in the preparation of the annual Specialty Costing exercise and assist with the development of patient and activity level costing information.
FINANCIAL CONTROL
Facilitate in the efficient discharge of the manpower approval control process including externally funded positions.
Responsible for the non stock requisition finance approval process.
Ensure that payroll related H.R. systems are operated effectively with regard to the funding status of employee positions.
Review the financial performance of business units monthly and provide supporting value added information to promote effective decision making at budget holder level. Recommend and promote cost control initiatives when deemed necessary.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will report to the Management Accountant.
The post holder will be required to work with Management, as assigned by the Director of Finance, on all new initiatives/ developments/ projects which have a financial implication.
The post holder will be required to provide cross cover for other personnel within the Management Accounting division and undertake a full range of duties to include general administration.
The post holder will communicate when required with external bodies, i.e. C&AG, HSE,DOHC,SDU and other external agencies etc., and communicate internally with all other divisions within the Finance department.
Leadership and staff management:
Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching, mentoring and leadership development as applicable.
Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:
Current membership of a recognised or prescribed accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, ACMA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accountancy body in another jurisdiction.
3 years’ relevant experience which includes administration experience in the Health Sector environment or service related industry
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation with strong influencing skills
Proven service delivery background, strong commercial acumen
Practical experience of use of IT systems / packages
Fluent command
and understanding of the English language to include spoken and written word.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of SAP financials and budgetary modelling systems
Have previous relevant accounting experience to effectively discharge duties and responsibilities
Reward & Recognition
Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 0582
The appointment is full-time, permanent, temporary and pensionable.
The annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year
Normal working hours are 35 hours worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
Application process
Applications can be submitted ‘on-line’ at
www.tuh.ie/careers
by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to: Karen O’Donoghue, Management Accountant, Finance Dept. - Telephone (01) 4142025 or email Karen.odonoghue@tuh.ie
Closing Date: Before close of business on: Monday 04th November 2024.
TUH Core Competencies:
Core Area
Competency
Level
Managing the service
Quality & Safety of Service
4
Managing the service
Delivery of Results
4
Managing Change
Problem Solving & Decision Making
4
Managing Change
Communications & Influencing
4
Managing Yourself
Team player
4
Managing Yourself
Planning and Organising
4
Managing People
People Management
4
Managing People
Leadership
4
Please go to
www.tuh/careers
for details of the core competencies