Finance Business Partner - FTC

Integrated Care 24; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ashford is looking for a Financial Business Partner to join its Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves producing financial reports, shaping budgets, and supporting decision-making with financial insights. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, skilled in management accounting and business partnering, ideally with experience in healthcare or not-for-profit sectors. A salary range of £60,466 - £63,860 per annum is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Additional annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Free independent counselling service

Ongoing learning and development

Blue Light Card access

Reward and discount platform membership

Qualifications

• Experienced in management accounting or business partnering, ideally within a large or complex organization.
• Clear and engaging communicator, both in writing and conversation.
• Experience in healthcare or not-for-profit environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial analysis.
• Partnering with managers and clinicians for financial decision-making.
• Leading budgeting and financial planning.

Skills

Management accounting

Business partnering

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Financial Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Financial Business Partner to join our Finance team in Ashford on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role at IC24, helping us strengthen our financial insight and support decision-making across our healthcare services. You’ll work closely with managers and clinicians to help them understand their financial position, plan effectively, and deliver value for money - all while ensuring resources are used in ways that make the biggest difference for our patients and communities.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you’ll play a pivotal part in producing high-quality financial reporting, shaping budgets, and influencing a culture of financial accountability. It’s a great chance to use your expertise to make an impact while developing your business partnering skills in a purpose-driven social enterprise.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts and insightful financial analysis.
• Partnering with managers and clinicians to strengthen financial decision‑making.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning for your designated areas.
• Supporting operational teams to develop cost improvement and efficiency plans.
• Coaching managers to improve financial literacy and commercial understanding.
• Providing financial insights that influence strategy, performance, and service improvement.
• Collaborating across the Finance team to enhance systems, processes, and reporting.
• Assisting the Deputy CFO with ad‑hoc projects, costings, and policy development.

About You

You’re a confident communicator and natural collaborator who can make complex financial information clear and actionable. You enjoy working across diverse teams and helping others use financial data to drive meaningful outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experienced in management accounting or business partnering, ideally within a large or complex organisation.
• Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and comfortable with financial systems.
• Analytical, proactive, and able to work independently while building strong relationships.
• A clear and engaging communicator, both in writing and in conversation.
• Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in healthcare, not‑for‑profit, or social enterprise environments is desirable, but curiosity, initiative, and a people‑focused approach are what matter most.

Why IC24?

We’re a major not‑for‑profit Social Enterprise delivering high‑quality healthcare services across the South and East of England. Every penny we make is reinvested into our people, our services, and our communities.

At IC24, you’ll find:

• A welcoming and inclusive culture where collaboration and development are encouraged.
• The chance to shape how finance supports and partners with frontline services.
• A leadership team that believes finance can be dynamic, engaging, and impactful.
• Work that truly contributes to better healthcare and community outcomes.

Additional Information

• Contract: 12-month fixed‑term contract
• Location: Ashford (hybrid working – minimum two office days per week, including Mondays)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £60,466 - £63,860 per annum
• Benefits include:
• Additional annual leave above the statutory minimum based on service
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes
• Membership to our reward and discount platform

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a qualified accountant who thrives on collaboration, insight, and impact - and you’re ready for your next challenge - we’d love to hear from you.

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

Apply now at careers.ic24.org.uk.

Equal Opportunities

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under‑represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.