Finance Business Partner | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Rainham, requiring strong IT skills, preferably AAT qualification, and previous finance experience in an NHS environment. You will manage budget reports, assist budget holders, and provide timely financial advice. Training is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement of 15%

Comprehensive induction and training program

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in an NHS environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to manage time and communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly budget reports and variance analysis.
• Support budget holders in controlling their own budgets.
• Assist in costing service developments.

Skills

Good working knowledge of IT systems (Excel)

Finance experience in an NHS environment

Understanding of finance principles

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

AAT qualified or working towards it

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 4/5 Finance Business Partner. We are open to offering this as a Band 4 developmental opportunity.

We are advertising for one full-time post to work in the finance team, based at our office in Rainham.

You will ideally be AAT qualified or working towards it and have a good working knowledge of IT systems, particularly Excel. Previous finance experience in an NHS environment is an advantage, although not essential, as appropriate training will be available. Previous finance experience in Business partnering is also an advantage, as you are required to have a full understanding of finance principles.

The role available is hybrid and will cover the borough within NELFT, requiring travel from time to time.

As a key member of the team, you will be the first point of contact for the directorate that you will be managing, with an expectation to gain a thorough understanding of those services and being responsible for the provision and coordination of accurate and timely financial management information and advice to all levels of the organisation. Good organisation, time management, and communication skills are essential, and the candidate will be resourceful and flexible to work within a challenging environment.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a pro rata for part time).

The main responsibilities of the post:

• The production of monthly budget reports, variance analysis, staff lists and forecasting, within the agreed set timescales.

• Ensuring, through preparation, investigation and input of journals and virements, that the general ledger contains accurate data.

• Providing support to budget holders, to assist them in controlling their own budgets within overall financial constraints.

• Assisting as required in the costing of any service developments the Trust is proposing.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.



Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.



References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system



If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don’t waste a moment and apply now!


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Aug 2025