Head of Finance Business Partnering | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Head of Business Partnering to lead their finance team and support strategic decision-making. This senior leadership role requires expertise in financial governance and strong collaborative skills with stakeholders. Offering competitive benefits including a High Cost Area Supplement, this position is ideal for experienced finance professionals eager to make a strategic impact.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

On-call payment

Qualifications

• Expert financial leadership required.
• Experience in strategic financial roles.
• Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business Partnering team.
• Strengthen financial governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders.
• Shape the Trust's financial strategy.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic decision-making

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial governance

Education

Qualified finance professional

Job description

We have a vacancy for the role ofHead 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.

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.

· Make transactional process more efficient and slicker (Efficient)

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.





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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025