Finance Business Partner

About the Hermitage ClinicThe Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services The RoleWe are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing the financial information necessary for the planning and financial protection of the hospital. You will improve the Monthly Management Accounting process, develop the analysis of the Monthly Management Accounts and provide additional resources to the Finance function to facilitate improvements in monthly reporting. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. Key Duties for this role will includeTo prepare monthly management accounts for review by senior managementTo analyse variances between actual and budgeted financial accountsTo provide management with the financial information necessary to make strategic and operational business decisionsTo analyse the performance of the business and advise on how it can improve its valueTo analyse costs and profitability associated to the provision of specific procedures and servicesBusiness partner to senior management, becoming a key point of contact for the businessProvide bespoke management information to enhance the commercial decision making processPreparation and distribution of monthly departmental performance reportsPartner with business unit leaders in the development of the annual budgetAssist in the annual audit with the external auditorsAssist in system upgrade project Other duties appropriate to the post as assigned from time to time by the Financial Controller This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer and/ or Chief Financial Officer Essential CriteriaFully qualified accountant with relevant accountancy qualification3+ years post qualification experience in the preparation of management accountsAbility to work as part of a teamExcellent attention to detailGood communication skillsEffective problem solving abilityExcellent analytical skillsPrevious experience of accounting information systemsProficient in Microsoft Excel Previous experience in a hospital environment is highly desirable for this role Why work at the Hermitage ClinicThe Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from:An Education Support ProgrammeDevelopment opportunitiesOpportunities for career progressionAccess to a Pension SchemeSubsidised RestaurantFree staff car parkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife Assurance The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.ie