Head of Finance Business Partnering

NHS; Rainham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A vacancy for 'Head of Business Partnering' awaits a skilled finance professional. This leadership role involves guiding a high-performing finance team while supporting strategic decision-making and governance within the NHS framework, ensuring financial sustainability and performance.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement (15%)

On-call payment (1% of salary)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in management roles within finance.
• Significant experience in the public sector at a senior level.
• Experience in financial management of large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Partnering team in financial reporting and planning.
• Ensure accurate budgeting and governance.
• Support the Trust's financial strategy and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Forecasting

Strategic Decision-Making

Education

CCAB Fully qualified

Job description

Job summary

We have a vacancy for the role of Head of Business Partnering, a senior leadership position within our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and experienced finance professional to lead a high-performing Business Partnering function and support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

In this role, you will provide expert financial leadership, working closely with Executive Directors, senior clinicians, and operational leaders. Your insight and oversight will be key to supporting the Trust's performance, financial sustainability, and wider strategic goals.

Main duties of the job

As Head of Business Partnering, you will:

• Lead the Business Partnering team in delivering high-quality financial reporting, planning and advice.

• Strengthen financial governance and ensure accurate forecasting and budget control.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Trust and the wider system to drive value and performance.

• Play a key role in shaping and supporting the Trust's financial strategy and transformation initiatives.

This is a visible and influential role, ideal for someone looking to make a strategic impact while supporting and developing a dedicated finance team.

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About us

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).

On-call payment

This post will be required to participate in the Trust on-call rota and attracts payment of 1% of the basic salary.

Eligibility

This post is restricted to:

• Current NELFT staff members

• Staff at risk from NHS Trusts within the North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) and Mid & South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSE ICB)

If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.

Details Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year pa (plus HCAS and on-call allowance)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

395-CC200-25-A

Job locations

CEME

Marsh Way

Rainham

RM13 8GQ

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

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.

Job description Job responsibilities

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.

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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• CCAB Fully qualified
• Extensive experience of working in Management role
• Significant experience in working in Public sector at a senior level

Experience Essential

• Experience in developing, managing and co-ordinating the work and systems needed to financially manage a large annual budget
• Significant experience of staff management
• Experience of preparing, writing, and presenting reports including on a range of complex financial issues

Knowledge Essential

• Able to fully cost projects and services
• Able to manage, organise work and review the performance of team members
• Able to work with and influence senior managers and clinicians
• Able to produce reports and present information to large groups concisely and with confidence.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• CCAB Fully qualified
• Extensive experience of working in Management role
• Significant experience in working in Public sector at a senior level

Experience Essential

• Experience in developing, managing and co-ordinating the work and systems needed to financially manage a large annual budget
• Significant experience of staff management
• Experience of preparing, writing, and presenting reports including on a range of complex financial issues

Knowledge Essential

• Able to fully cost projects and services
• Able to manage, organise work and review the performance of team members
• Able to work with and influence senior managers and clinicians
• Able to produce reports and present information to large groups concisely and with confidence.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

CEME

Marsh Way

Rainham

RM13 8GQ

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

CEME

Marsh Way

Rainham

RM13 8GQ

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)