Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Overview

We are seeking a proactive and influential Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. This role is pivotal in healthcare delivery, collaborating with operational and clinical leaders to enhance services, drive performance, and support exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational and clinical leaders.
• Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support activity, income, and demand modeling to inform capacity planning and service development.
• Challenge and support budget holders to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Lead and support business cases, investment proposals, and service transformation initiatives.
• Ensure financial implications are considered in operational and strategic plans.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Promote financial awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative finance professional who:

• Is a qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent).
• Thrives on building strong relationships and becoming a trusted advisor to operational and clinical leaders.
• Brings a desire to understand the drivers behind performance.
• Has strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into meaningful insights.
• Is confident influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders at all levels.
• Enjoys driving improvement and finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Is motivated by making a tangible difference to services and patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable experience of supporting financial improvement or productivity programmes.
• Proven ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge in financial management and relevant legislation.
• Experience working within complex organizations and with front-line teams to deliver change.
• Ability to interpret financial information for operational decision-making.
• Familiarity with NHS Tariff regime and business planning processes.

Benefits

• Salary between £57,528 and £64,750 per annum, pro rata.
• Career development opportunities in a progressive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Support for work-life balance.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lauren Fuller, Divisional Finance Lead for Specialist and Emergency Care at [email protected].

Please note that all communication will be electronic; check your email regularly. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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