Finance Business Partner

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a dynamic finance professional to provide strategic financial advice and lead the annual financial planning cycle. The ideal candidate should have CCAB or CIMA qualifications, strong NHS financial knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective financial management within children's health services and offers a supportive workplace culture with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Dynamic finance professional with CCAB or CIMA qualification or equivalent experience.
• NHS financial and operational knowledge is essential.
• Ability to plan, report, and analyze effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice aligned with Trust policies.
• Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support business plans.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting.

Skills

NHS financial and operational knowledge

Skills in planning

Reporting

Analysis

Communication and influencing skills

Commitment to collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualified

Job description

This is an important time to join the Trust as we implement refreshed clinical strategies and roll out our Value Improvement Programme, working in partnership with clinical teams to maximise the quality and value of our services. You'll lead financial planning, monthly reporting, and business case development, while driving the adoption of service line and patient-level costing. You'll also help shape the finance team's training agenda and support our inclusive, collaborative culture. Reporting into the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial advice to the Care Group, aligning with Trust policies and goals.
• Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting, advising on actions to meet financial targets.
• Oversee all financial elements of business case development, applying financial appraisal techniques and advising on funding models and risk.
• Work with managers and clinicians to identify efficiency opportunities and deliver cost improvement plans.
• Drive implementation of service line reporting and patient-level costing, embedding these into routine financial management and engaging partners throughout.

About You

We're looking for a dynamic finance professional with:

• CCAB or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• NHS financial and operational knowledge
• Skills in planning, reporting, and analysis
• Communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England – and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire – in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts – helping you thrive at work and beyond.