Job Overview:
The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of Genesis Healthcare nursing homes and specialised housing units by providing accurate timely and effective financial and administrative support. The role will be responsible for key finance functions including payroll, invoicing, budgeting support, financial reporting, accounts administration and reconciliation activities, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and healthcare funding requirements.
Working closely with the management and operational teams the Finance Business Partner will contribute to financial planning, cost control and operational efficiency
Location:
Cork Office with some occasional travel to nationwide sites
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Performance & Operational Support
· Partner with Persons in Charge (PICs), ADONs, DONs and operational leaders to support achievement of agreed financial and operational KPIs across all services.
· Support operational managers in understanding labour cost drivers, agency usage, occupancy performance, procurement controls, and cost of care indicators.
· Develop monthly financial performance reviews with local management teams, identifying trends, risks, corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
· Support the implementation of finance improvement plans where KPIs fall outside agreed tolerance levels.
· Assist managers in interpreting financial reports and translating data into operational actions.
· Promote financial accountability and budget ownership at service level.
Reporting, Budgeting & Data Maintenance
· Update and maintain budget trackers and input financial data into spreadsheets and finance systems for monthly tracking.
· Monitor spend against budgets and flag variances to relevant stakeholders
· Assist with monthly reconciliations and the reporting of costs between departments, locations where required and ensure correct approvals are in place.
· Manage the group centre Revolut cards.
· Support the Head of Group Finance on capital investment decisions by evaluating financial implications and aligning with group strategy.
KPI Reporting & Financial Governance
· Support the development, monitoring and reporting of Genesis Healthcare financial KPI dashboards.
· Assist operational managers in achieving compliance with agreed finance KPI targets including:
o Care hours per resident per day
o Agency utilisation
o Overtime and premium payments
o Occupancy and bed utilisation
o Aged debtors
o Budget variance thresholds
· Escalate significant financial risks, trends or KPI deterioration to senior management.
· Support preparation of Board and Executive financial performance reporting.
· Assist in embedding standardised financial governance processes across all centres.
Systems & Process Administration
· Maintain and update in house systems (e.g., supplier and company records)
· Assist in the payroll process with external vendor and internal teams, also supporting the new payroll reporting and approval process in Strandum HR.
Compliance
· Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies for financial reporting.
· Maintain audit-ready documentation for all financial activities and assist with internal and external audits.
· Track and file contracts, invoices and financial approvals.
· Support centres in maintaining financial records and documentation in a manner consistent with HIQA governance expectations and audit requirements.
· Contribute to organisational assurance processes through accurate financial reporting and documentation.
· Support financial elements of regulatory inspections, audits, tender submissions and funding reviews where required.
Business Partner and Stakeholder Management
· Act as a point of contact for finance-related queries from clinical and operational staff.
· Respond to queries on invoices, budgets, and coding in a timely manner.
· Liaise with procurement, accounts payable, and external suppliers to resolve issues
· Support non-finance staff with completing finance forms and processes.
The role also requires flexibility to undertake any additional administrative or finance related tasks outside those outlined above as required by the business.
Requirements:
- Relevant qualification in finance, accounting or business administration.
- Experience in a finance and administration role within healthcare or a related regulated environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable navigating complex organizational structures and reporting lines.
- Experience in the health care industry preferred but not essential.
- Experience with EpicCare preferred but not essential.
Personal Attributes
- Practical, hands-on, solutions focused and approachable
- Excellent organisational skills, process driven with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable balancing strategic input with high volume administration
- Resilient and adaptable in a people centric environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
