Acute NHS Trust | South East England
£66,582 to £77,368 per annum
6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid Working
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the lead Finance Business Partner for a designated Clinical Division or Corporate Directorate.
- Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to senior operational and clinical leaders.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
- Support the delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and productivity initiatives.
- Produce and present monthly financial performance reports to divisional management teams.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring robust mitigation plans are in place.
- Support business case development and investment appraisals.
- Manage and develop junior finance staff within the business partnering team.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with significant post‑qualification experience.
- Previous experience working at Band 8A/8B level within the NHS.
- Strong Acute Trust finance experience is essential.
- Proven track record of finance business partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise.
- Experience supporting CIP delivery and financial recovery programmes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
- Experience within a large teaching or multi-site Acute Trust.
- Knowledge of NHS Payment Scheme and current NHS financial regime.
- Experience of financial modelling and business case development.
Contract Details
- Band 8B equivalent.
- 6-month initial contract with potential extension.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- South East England location.
- Competitive daily/hourly rate.
- Immediate start preferred.
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