Band 7 Assistant Finance Business Partner

Acute NHS Trust | South East England
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum
6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid Working

We are currently supporting a large Acute NHS Trust in the South East of England to recruit an experienced Band 7 Assistant Finance Business Partner on an interim basis.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a dynamic NHS finance team, supporting the delivery of high-quality financial management and business partnering services across operational and clinical divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partners in providing financial advice and support to budget holders and senior managers.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.
• Support budget setting, financial planning and year-end processes.
• Investigate and explain financial variances, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve financial performance and budgetary control.
• Support the monitoring and delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs).
• Assist in the preparation of business cases and financial appraisals.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making.

Essential Requirements

• Previous NHS finance experience, ideally within an Acute Trust environment.
• Experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (CCAB/CIMA) or qualified by experience.

Desirable

• Experience supporting finance business partnering functions within the NHS.
• Understanding of NHS finance processes and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs).
• Experience using NHS financial systems such as Oracle, Integra, SBS or similar.

Contract Details

• Band 7 equivalent.
• 6-month initial contract with potential extension.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• South East England location.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start preferred.

Apply Now

If you have NHS finance experience and are looking to develop your business partnering skills within a leading Acute Trust, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.

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