Interim Finance Business Partner

Major Healthcare; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Nottingham. This role involves providing financial insight to operational teams, ensuring adherence to financial controls, and enhancing decision-making through robust financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in complex organizations and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner in a complex organisation.
• Proactive, adaptable, and delivery-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support decision-making.
• Lead month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets with budget holders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner (6-Month FTC)

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role will play a critical part in providing financial insight, challenge, and support to operational and senior leadership teams to drive performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with operational managers to provide financial analysis, insight, and support decision-making.

Lead on month-end reporting, variance analysis, and commentary for designated business units.

Prepare robust forecasts and budgets in collaboration with budget holders.

Provide commercial analysis to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic projects.

Challenge assumptions and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders to maximise financial performance.

Support the development of business cases and investment appraisals as required.

Ensure adherence to financial controls and reporting standards in line with group policies.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance and the wider business.

Key Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience.

Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner in a complex organisation.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

Proactive, adaptable, and delivery-focused with the ability to work autonomously.

Available immediately or at short notice.

Additional Information

Working pattern: Full-time, 2 days per week in the Nottingham office, with the remainder remote.

Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of business change and increased demand.