Finance Business Partner

Health Jobs UK; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead senior financial partnership, drive strategic financial planning and support cost management across NHS services.

The role requires CCAB/CIMA qualification or equivalent, a Master’s degree, and extensive NHS finance experience. Strong staff leadership, analytical prowess and excellent communication are essential. Disclosure and UK registration are required. Hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• CCAB or CIMA qualified
• Master's Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Highly computer literate with experience in computerised accounting software
• Staff management/development
• NHS finance experience in an acute hospital (desirable)
• Experience with Integra finance system and Crystal reporting software (desirable)

Skills

Staff management

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Business acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA qualified

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Integra finance system

Crystal reporting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This role has been assigned occupation code 1131 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job - GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• CCAB or CIMA qualified
• Master's Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of on-going professional/personal development

Experience

Essential criteria

• Highly computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Recent experience in a senior finance role - Experience of using computerised accounting software
• Staff management/development

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a similar role NHS finance experience in an acute hospital
• Use of Integra finance system and Crystal reporting software

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Staff management/development
• Advance understanding of the key operational and financial challenges facing the NHS
• Regularly present and update on progress analysing, comparing and interpreting highly complex financial and performance data using skills, knowledge and judgement
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills and with the ability to think strategically and to think through complex challenges
• Strong business acumen, a commercial focus balanced with a reasoned operational view
• Understand the impact of local and national policy on the Care Group's financial and performance position
• Ensure opportunities for efficiency and innovation are achievable, realistic and deliverable within agreed timescales
• Can tie financial agenda to current ways of operating
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, especially with giving financial advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build sound working relationships
• Business improvement techniques

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Service Line
• Management principles
• Project management
• A deep understanding of the business and the organisation

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Understands own role, its scope and the impact of changes
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences and situations
• Keeps communication clear and simple
• Ability to inspire confidence and respect of others Leads by example
• Constructively challenges and accepts constructive challenge Ability to function as a team player and self -motivator
• The ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to achieve organisational success

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Finance Business Partner ( PDF , 253.5 KB )
• SCH Local Benefits Summary ( PDF , 120.0 KB )
• Our EDI goals ( PDF , 155.7 KB )