Finance Business Partner (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice options (nursery on/近

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Internal Only) to lead financial advice and reporting for a Care Group or Division. You will manage a team, deliver forecasts, budgets and business cases, and work across clinical and operational leaders to maximise value for money.

As a qualified accountant with strong leadership and communication skills, you will influence senior stakeholders, drive financial stewardship, and support transformation

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Experience leading finance teams.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance lead for a Care Group or Division, supporting the delivery of financial objectives and safe, sustainable patient services.
• Lead a team providing timely financial advice, support and constructive challenge to operational and clinical leaders.
• Promote strong financial stewardship, value for money and effective use of Trust resources.
• Work across Care Groups or Divisions where required and lead Trust-wide finance activities.
• Financial reporting and forecasting, annual planning and budget setting, supporting savings and transformation programmes, and contributing financial expertise to business cases and service developments.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Vacancies Finance Business Partner (Internal Only)

Role Summary

This role will work as part of our Finance Business Partnering team and will:

• Act as the finance lead for a Care Group or Division, supporting the delivery of financial objectives and safe, sustainable patient services.
• Lead a team providing timely financial advice, support and constructive challenge to operational and clinical leaders.
• Promote strong financial stewardship, value for money and effective use of Trust resources.
• Work across Care Groups or Divisions where required and lead Trust-wide finance activities

About the Role

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance Business Partnering team.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to work closely with clinical, corporate and operational leaders and provide high-quality financial advice, support and constructive challenge. You will act as the finance lead for a Care Group or Corporate Division, helping to deliver financial objectives while supporting safe and sustainable patient services.

The role will lead a team providing professional and timely business partnering support. Responsibilities will include financial reporting and forecasting, annual planning and budget setting, supporting savings and transformation programmes, and contributing financial expertise to business cases and service developments.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical, communication and leadership skills. You will be able to build effective relationships, influence senior stakeholders and promote strong financial stewardship and value for money across the organisation.

You may also work across more than one Care Group or Division and lead Trust-wide finance activities, including improvements to financial systems and processes.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Interview Date:Mid November, date to be confirmed

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Please note, this is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

Finance Business Partner (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 8a: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-16247-14580
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 8 November, 2026
• Job Category Accounting