Interim Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Finance Business Partner to join a large, forward-thinking NHS organisation. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior operational and clinical leaders, providing high-quality financial advice, challenge, and support to help deliver excellent patient care and organisational objectives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, budget management, forecasting, performance reporting, and driving financial improvement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of services.

Key Responsibilities

* Build strong relationships with budget holders, service managers, and senior leaders.

* Provide proactive financial advice and support to non-finance stakeholders.

* Lead the production of accurate monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.

* Support annual budget setting and long-term financial planning processes.

* Identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are developed.

* Challenge and support operational teams in delivering financial targets and efficiency programmes.

* Deliver financial training and guidance to budget holders.

* Contribute to business cases, investment appraisals, and service development proposals.

* Ensure compliance with NHS financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* A recognised professional finance qualification (CCAB/CIMA qualified or nearing completion).

* Significant experience in a finance business partnering or management accounting role.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in influencing senior colleagues.

* Experience of budget management, forecasting, and financial planning.

* A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

* Knowledge of the NHS or wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

* A rewarding role supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services.

* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

* Generous annual leave entitlement.

* NHS Pension Scheme.

* Access to learning, development, and career progression opportunities.

* A supportive and inclusive working environment