Job Description
Finance Business Analyst - Permanent HYBRID* GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY BUDGETING Direct responsibility for the establishment of the hospitals 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. 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. 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 Skills: aca acca cpa cima Benefits: 30 days a/l flexi time hybrid