Senior Finance Partner in Sheffield

Job summaryPermanent | Full Time | Hybrid workingAn exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children's as a Finance Business Partner, working with the Care Group Management Team. You'll provide strategic financial leadership to help deliver high-quality clinical services for children and young people.This is an important time to join the Trust as we implement refreshed clinical strategies and roll out our Value Improvement Programme, working in partnership with clinical teams to maximise the quality and value of our services.You'll lead financial planning, monthly reporting, and business case development, while driving the adoption of service line and patient-level costing. You'll also help shape the finance team's training agenda and support our inclusive, collaborative culture.About You: We're looking for a dynamic finance professional with:CCAB or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)NHS financial and operational knowledgeSkills in planning, reporting, and analysisCommunication and influencing skillsCommitment to collaboration and continuous improvementMain duties of the jobReporting into the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:Provide strategic financial advice to the Care Group, aligning with Trust policies and goals.Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting, advising on actions to meet financial targets.Oversee all financial elements of business case development, applying financial appraisal techniques and advising on funding models and risk.Drive implementation of service line reporting and patient-level costing, embedding these into routine financial management and engaging partners throughout.About usAt Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.Full-time Reference number425-26-8204177-AJob locationsSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust100 Napier StreetSheffieldS11 8HAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.This role has been assigned occupation code 1131 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UKDiversity StatementAt Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Hybrid This role has been assigned occupation code 1131 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UKDiversity StatementAt Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#Qualifications and Training EssentialCCAB or CIMA qualifiedMaster's Degree level qualification or equivalent experienceDesirableEvidence of on-going professional/personal development EssentialHighly computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office ApplicationsRecent experience in a senior finance role - Experience of using computerised accounting softwareStaff management/developmentDesirableExperience of working in a similar role NHS finance experience in an acute hospitalUse of Integra finance system and Crystal reporting software EssentialStaff management/developmentAdvance understanding of the key operational and financial challenges facing the NHSRegularly present and update on progress analysing, comparing and interpreting highly complex financial and performance data using skills, knowledge and judgementHighly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills and with the ability to think strategically and to think through complex challengesStrong business acumen, a commercial focus balanced with a reasoned operational viewUnderstand the impact of local and national policy on the Care Group's financial and performance positionEnsure opportunities for efficiency and innovation are achievable, realistic and deliverable within agreed timescalesCan tie financial agenda to current ways of operatingAbility to work with minimal supervision, especially with giving financial adviceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build sound working relationshipsBusiness improvement techniquesDesirableKnowledge of Service LineManagement principlesProject managementA deep understanding of the business and the organisation Qualifications and Training EssentialCCAB or CIMA qualifiedMaster's Degree level qualification or equivalent experienceDesirableEvidence of on-going professional/personal development EssentialHighly computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office ApplicationsRecent experience in a senior finance role - Experience of using computerised accounting softwareStaff management/developmentDesirableExperience of working in a similar role NHS finance experience in an acute hospitalUse of Integra finance system and Crystal reporting software EssentialStaff management/developmentAdvance understanding of the key operational and financial challenges facing the NHSRegularly present and update on progress analysing, comparing and interpreting highly complex financial and performance data using skills, knowledge and judgementHighly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills and with the ability to think strategically and to think through complex challengesStrong business acumen, a commercial focus balanced with a reasoned operational viewUnderstand the impact of local and national policy on the Care Group's financial and performance positionEnsure opportunities for efficiency and innovation are achievable, realistic and deliverable within agreed timescalesCan tie financial agenda to current ways of operatingAbility to work with minimal supervision, especially with giving financial adviceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build sound working relationshipsBusiness improvement techniquesDesirableKnowledge of Service LineManagement principlesProject managementA deep understanding of the business and the organisation Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustAddressSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust100 Napier StreetSheffieldS11 8HAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Children’s NHS Foundation TrustAddressSheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust100 Napier StreetSheffieldS11 8HAUnited KingdomEmployer's website