Finance Business Partner

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London seeks a Research and Innovation Business Partner. This leadership role oversees financial management of a diverse research grant portfolio, ensuring effective costing and income recovery. The ideal candidate will have significant senior-level financial management experience and be qualified as a CCAB Accountant. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level financial management experience.
• Experience in NHS financial management and NHS research finance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, financial and business advice and support.
• Manage a team of Finance staff producing high-quality Strategic Finance information.
• Collaborate with other Business Partners across corporate functions.

Skills

Strong report writing and interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel and financial analysis/forecasting

Excellent written and verbal communication

Complex financial modelling

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified CCAB Accountant

Degree level or equivalent

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Financial ledgers and reporting tools

Job description

Overview

The Research and Innovation Business Partner supports research activities across GOSH, overseeing costing and financial management of a complex and diverse research grant portfolio. With over 600 active projects and annual research income of £28m, this post ensures effective costing, financial oversight, and income recovery for both commercial and non-commercial research. The role supports income-maximising strategies and robust financial tracking systems, working with stakeholders across the Trust, UCL, and external partners. This is a leadership position within the R&I Directorate, contributing to strategic planning and operational improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and work closely with the senior management team within the directorate (General Manager, Chief of Service, Head of Nursing, Deputy Directors and Executive Directors) to provide leadership, financial and business advice and support, with challenge as needed.
• Lead and manage a team of Finance staff (including Research Hospital Finance Manager, Finance Managers, Assistant Finance Managers, Senior Management Accountants and Management Accountants) in producing high-quality Strategic Finance information, income and expenditure for a range of clinical and corporate units.
• Lead the Costing and Grants team responsible for reporting, cost and income analysis, forecasting, and presenting this information.
• Collaborate with other Business Partners across corporate functions to ensure comprehensive support to the senior management within the directorate and to other business partners and executives.
• Manage and develop Finance staff within the team, providing leadership and setting objectives; identify knowledge gaps and implement training systems to ensure the team operates effectively and delivers highest level of support to the post and its customers.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job based on ability and merit, using a fair, open, consistent process free from bias and discrimination. We are a diverse and inclusive employer, valuing staff and ensuring all applicants are considered regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of unemployment. We welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

Policies ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees. We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Staff networks (BAME, LGBT+, Allies, Disability, Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s) support inclusion and engagement across the Trust.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £72,921 to £83,362 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference: 271-FIN-7437627

Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, Central London, WC1N 3JH

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments for both documents.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values – Essential

• Consolidated GOSH values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training – Essential

• Qualified CCAB Accountant
• Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience/Knowledge – Essential

• Significant senior-level financial management experience
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Staff management experience (recruitment, selection, objective setting, appraisals, performance management)
• Effective team leadership
• Presentation of highly complex financial and non-financial information
• Ability to build confident relationships with finance, clinical and non-finance colleagues at senior levels
• Challenging information and assumptions when needed
• Presenting financial information and leading discussions at senior management and executive levels
• Identifying opportunities for change and managing change processes
• Use of financial ledgers and reporting tools
• NHS Financial Regime and Policies
• Awareness of current NHS priorities
• Principles of service line reporting and patient-level costing

Desirable

• Experience in NHS financial management and NHS research finance
• Experience supporting managers and clinicians in service line reporting and patient-level costing
• Use of SoECAT; Business Objectives

Skills/Abilities – Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong report writing and interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis/forecasting
• Complex financial modelling
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload
• Attention to detail, initiative, self-motivation
• Proactive and innovative problem solving
• Change management, influencing skills, professionalism
• Corporate awareness and strong team leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS disclosure may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered along with all other applications. For details see the UK Visas and Immigration site. See guidance on overseas criminal records checks where applicable.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, Central London, WC1N 3JH

Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/