Band 7 Finance Business Partner

Overview

In this Finance Business Partner role, you will provide accurate and timely financial insights to support managers and clinicians within a large NHS foundation trust. You will lead on financial reporting, budgeting and performance analysis, partnering across complex departments to influence decisions. The role combines people leadership, cross-functional collaboration and technical accounting to support financial targets and service improvements. This is a hybrid, development-focused opportunity in a values-driven, supportive environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and clinical teams.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• flexible working arrangements
• commitment to learning and development
• supportive and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and performance information within defined timescales
• Maintain IFRS-compliant processes and an auditable trail of accruals and prepayments
• Quality check month-end outputs and prepare year-end projections
• Supervise Management Accountants and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Generate monthly variance analyses and explanatory narratives for leadership forums
• Present financial and performance information to senior management and budget holders
• Communicate financial performance to budget holders and address issues promptly

Key requirements

• Fully Qualified CCAB member
• Significant experience in financial management within a large, complex organisation
• Up-to-date knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting including IFRS
• Knowledge or interest in NHS targets and performance management framework
• Desirable understanding of NHS policies such as Payment by Results, Patient Choice and Foundation Trusts

• Strong written communication for concise financial reporting
• Analytical ability to interpret complex financial information
• Clear verbal communication and presentation skills for non-financial staff
• IT skills including Financial Systems / General Ledgers
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced spreadsheet design
• Ability to use complex formulas for data analysis

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