8b Finance Business Partner

8b Finance Business Partner focuses on act as the lead finance business partner for a designated clinical division or corporate directorate.

What the role involves

• 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.
• Leading annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Supporting 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.

Skills and requirements

• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience working at Band 8A/8B level within the NHS.
• Proven track record of finance business partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting CIP delivery and financial recovery programmes.

Confirmed role details

• We are currently supporting a large Acute NHS Trust in the South East of England to recruit an experienced Band 8B Finance Business Partner on an interim basis.
• Provide strategic financial leadership across a complex operational portfolio.
• Band 8B equivalent.
• 6-month initial contract with potential extension.

Known job details

• Pay: £77,368 per annum