Associate Finance Business Partner

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking an Associate Finance Business Partner to provide financial support for the Organ & Tissue Donation and Transplantation Division. You will assist in budget management and financial reporting, working with senior management. The role requires significant experience in financial management. You'll also contribute to projects that save lives and improve community health, working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management practice.
• Ability to support the development of business cases.
• Knowledge of NHS finance policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial planning support to senior management.
• Support key business processes like Budget Build and Financial Reporting.
• Advise and support teams on financial matters.

Skills

Financial management

Budget management

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Business case development

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (Post Graduate Diploma)

Tools

Oracle

SAS ABM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) aims to be the best donation service in the world for blood, organs, tissues and stem cells. As an Associate Finance Business Partner within the (OTDT) Organ & Tissue Donation and Transplantation Division you will provide support to the Finance Business Partners and managers within (OTDT) Organ & Tissue Donation and Transplantation Division on the day-to-day management of their finances and financial position. You will support teams in the management of their budgets and be a key financial support for the various projects, to ensure we can continue to save lives and improve the health of people across the country. This is an opportunity for you to be able to develop your finance and business partnering skills with the support and guidance of an experienced business partnering team.

Main duties of the job

As a finance professional with extensive knowledge of finance practice, you will support the meaningful lifesaving job we do in NHSBT. Your responsibilities will include: Being able to provide financial planning support to the senior management of a specific function / sub-function within NHSBT. Supporting the following key business processes such as Budget Build, Financial Reporting/Forecasting, ABC/M Costing and Projects Financial Management in liaison with the Senior Finance Business Partner. Acting as a challenging sparring partner balancing effective business partner support with appropriate challenge, delivering performance management against agreed targets for the function / sub-function. Continuously demonstrating business acumen in pursuit of the function / sub-function(s) strategic objectives, in a challenging environment. Advising and supporting senior managers / management teams within NHSBT on financial matters. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

007055

Job locations

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG

NHSBT

Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2SG

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL

NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

London

SW17 0RB

NHSBT

500 North Bristol Park

Bristol

BS34 7QH

NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in any of our major centres with travel to the main finance office in Barnsley.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in any of our major centres with travel to the main finance office in Barnsley.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent demonstrable relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate progress towards chartered accountancy qualification CCAB.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of financial management practice
• Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques and of project accounting support.
• Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system and of working with costing software tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of the general NHS environment and NHS finance policies.
• Detailed knowledge of technical accounting standards.
• Wide experience of computer finance packages and internet.
• Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
• Experience of Oracle and SAS ABM.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification to Post Graduate Diploma level or equivalent demonstrable relevant experience.
• Ability to demonstrate progress towards chartered accountancy qualification CCAB.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience Essential

• Significant experience of financial management practice
• Experience of supporting the development of business cases utilising investment appraisal techniques and of project accounting support.
• Experience of using an integrated financial / general ledger system and of working with costing software tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of the general NHS environment and NHS finance policies.
• Detailed knowledge of technical accounting standards.
• Wide experience of computer finance packages and internet.
• Advanced user of recognised business software packages.
• Experience of Oracle and SAS ABM.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Barnsley

S75 3FG

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)