Band 8a Senior Finance Business Partner

Band 8a Senior Finance Business Partner Overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated and experienced Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) to join the Financial Management team at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. In this senior role, you will be instrumental in enhancing the financial performance of our clinical services. As the finance lead for a designated portfolio of clinical areas, you will collaborate closely with clinical and operational leadership teams, utilizing your financial expertise and analytical skills to support and challenge daily decision-making processes, drive positive outcomes, and optimize resource utilization across our services.

The successful candidate will be a vital member of the Trust’s Finance Department, actively contributing to the achievement of its overarching goals and fostering continuous improvement in financial performance throughout the organization. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritize a demanding workload and adapt to tight deadlines.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the lead financial specialist within the Group, supporting the Deputy Director of Finance in delivering comprehensive financial and performance management services.
• Provide business-focused financial advice and develop stakeholder relationships to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities.
• Lead a team, managing recruitment, training, development, performance, and disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate the team to ensure the smooth execution of month-end processes and reporting.
• Support Trust-wide projects and initiatives, contributing to the Finance Department’s overall objectives.
• Advise divisional management and clinicians on financial performance, influencing decision-making within the division.
• Ensure financial integrity for a large clinical division, managing financial targets and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified CCAB accountant, adhering to the professional ethics of the accounting body.
• Educated to degree level and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Extensive management accounting experience, including staff management and performance evaluation.
• Ability to present complex financial and non-financial information effectively.
• Strong understanding of management accounting processes, including forecasting and trend analysis.
• High-level analytical skills to interpret financial data and support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications such as a Master’s or MBA.
• Experience in the NHS or similar clinical environments.
• Knowledge of NHS-specific accounting treatments and legislation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £57,528 and £64,750 annually.
• Permanent full-time position with flexible working options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

For further inquiries, please contact Aneeq Rafiq at [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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