Finance Business Partner

DHU Health Care; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHU Health Care is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to provide essential financial support across their Business Units. The role requires strong analytical skills, communication proficiency, and a deep understanding of financial practices to drive performance and improve processes. This position offers a generous benefits package, including private medical insurance and a robust NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

NHS Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Referral Programme

Birthday Leave Guarantee

Qualifications

• Solid management accounting background required.
• Experience in a healthcare or similar environment is essential.
• Excellent data analysis abilities needed for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze Business Unit financial reports with high accuracy.
• Support growth opportunities by developing and reviewing costing models.
• Develop financial controls and improve processes for efficiency.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Formal accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

DHU is seeking a qualified and commercially astute Finance Business Partner to provide strong financial and business support across our Business Units. This role will play a critical part in aligning financial insight with strategic and operational goals, driving performance, and ensuring financial best practice.

You'll combine technical expertise with excellent communication and leadership skills to partner with operational teams, influence decision-making, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and financial outcomes.

What DHU can offer you:

Generous annual leave entitlement:Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

What your typical day looks like:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly / quarterly / yearly Business Unit financial reports maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy. Ensuring readability to non-financial stakeholders
• Report on detailed cost analysis working towards improving supplier management across the organisation.
• Work with the Business Units and wider finance team to produce quarterly forecasts and 1–3-year budgets / business plans.
• Support the Business Unit growth opportunities by developing and reviewing costing and operational model.
• Work with the Head of Financial Services and wider finance team to develop month end procedures in accordance with month end timetables.
• Developing robust financial controls, improving systems and processes and increasing efficiency. Provide calculations and progress MEPs (Margin Enhancement Programme). Provide calculations and methodology for SLR apportionment.
• Track CAPEX spend across the organisation and provide monthly reporting on CAPEX project progression and spend.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance, Head of Financial Services and Finance Director at Divisional meetings when required.
• Support and provide guidance, direction and coaching to the Transactional Finance Team.
• Coordinate with various departments for both month end processes as well as day to day operations.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reports/information as required by the business
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

To be a successful Finance Business Partner, you will need:

• Formal accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent.
• Solid Management Accounting background.
• Excellent Commercial awareness & Business Acumen.
• Experience of working in a healthcare or similar administrative environment.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate data to produce informative reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and high proficiency in Excel and Word.

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Private Medical Insurance: We take care of your health and wellbeing with private medical insurance provided through Westfield Health, ensuring access to quality healthcare when you need it most. Membership includes direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and reduce your carbon footprint with our cycle to work scheme, making it easier for you to commute in a healthy and sustainable way.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee:Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: [e-mail]

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.

• Job Reference dhuhealthcare/TP/40804/684
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 23 July, 2025
• Job Category Leadership & Administrative Support
• Business Unit Corporate