Deputy Finance Business Partner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Finance Business Partner in Ashton-under-Lyne. This key role involves providing expert financial advice, supporting the clinical networks, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. You will work closely with leadership to enhance financial operations within the organization. Flexible working options are available, and professional development opportunities will be provided. Candidates with a passion for improving care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Continued Professional Development access

Health and Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and providing expert financial advice.
• Ability to ensure accuracy of financial position and forecasts.
• Experience working closely with clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management team in a clinical network.
• Deputise for the Finance Business Partner as needed.
• Provide analysis and reporting for financial decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Deputy Finance Business Partner Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7SR

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job overview: At Pennine Care you'll do more than join something.

• you'll be valued for who you are; you'll be making a difference and be part of something good and important.

Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation.

Everyone contributes towards our vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.

That's why first and foremost we are looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to playing a part in providing better care to our patients.

We firmly believe we can support anyone to be exceptional in their job provided they have the passion and willingness to succeed.

In return we guarantee a flexible working environment: for over 3 years our staff have successfully worked in an agile way, be it full time office based, hybrid working, flexible hours or remote working; all of our staff are treated as individuals and we work to ensure a positive work life balance. We will provide access to a wide range of opportunities to support your personal and professional development including volunteering, shadowing and formal role specific training.

This post will form part of the financial management team, supporting one of our clinical networks, reporting into the Finance Business Partner for that network. This is a key role in the financial management team, supporting a specific clinical area.

The successful candidate will form part of the leadership team both in Finance and in the clinical service, providing expert financial advice and support. They will ensure the accuracy of the financial position, forecast and any risks and opportunities. They will provide reporting and analysis, supporting the Finance Business Partner, to ensure the right information and advice are available on a timely basis. They will deputise for the Finance Business Partner where required. They will work closely with the rest of the financial management team to provide seamless and consistent support to networks/care hubs including both regular reporting and ad hoc analysis. They will provide cross cover and a consistent approach across the financial management team.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services.

We're really proud of our Pennine Care People and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.

We also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
• Access to Continued Professional Development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026.