Senior Lead, Finance and Planning Business Partnering

Integrated Care System; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in London is seeking a Senior Lead, Finance and Planning Business Partnering. You will decide funding distribution across NHS services, support innovative programmes, and lead financial reporting. This role requires a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant, with strong leadership and understanding of NHS financial flows. Join us in improving healthcare outcomes and reducing inequalities. Competitive salary and career development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of finance partnering techniques and NHS financial flows.
• Knowledge of healthcare policy implications.
• Experience with NHS financial contracts, incentives, and allocations.

Responsibilities

• Deciding funding distribution across NHS services in England.
• Supporting innovative programmes to improve patient care.
• Leading teams in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership in financial objectives

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant

Job description

Senior Lead, Finance and Planning Business Partnering

The Secondary Care, Primary Care, Community Services, Vaccines and Screening (SPCVS) Finance and Planning Business Partnering Team in NHS England is recruiting for two senior finance leads.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the NHS by:

• Deciding funding distribution across NHS services in England;
• Supporting innovative programmes to improve patient care and NHS service experience;
• Setting financial and performance priorities for the NHS;
• Reporting annual NHS expenditure;
• Exploring cost-effective use of NHS resources;
• Improving healthcare outcomes and reducing inequalities through resource management.

As a senior finance lead, you will be a key business partner for two or three directorates, assisting in designing and implementing value-for-money policies aligned with the 10-year health plan. You will also manage in-year budgets, oversee monthly reporting, and support budget setting.

Main duties of the job

The role involves high-profile, fast-paced projects requiring adaptability, rigor, and innovation. It offers significant career development in the NHS, health, or public sector.

We encourage applications even if you meet only some of the criteria.

• Supporting policy colleagues in assessing value for money and affordability of proposals;
• Understanding NHS allocations and financial flows, establishing funding and payment approaches;
• Leading teams in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.

About us

NHS England aims to deliver high-quality services, improve local health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and make the NHS a great place to work. Our priorities include:

• Improving health and reducing inequalities;
• Supporting staff development and well-being;
• Enhancing digital technology and innovation.

For more information, visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend at least 40% of their time working in person. External NHS recruits are typically appointed at the bottom of the pay band. Successful candidates will undergo an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via ESR, with the opportunity to opt out if desired.

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached job description and supporting documents. For inquiries, contact:

Sam Ward: [e-mail] from 18 August
John McLoughlin: [e-mail] before 18 August

Secondments

Applicants within the NHS should obtain employer approval before applying, as roles are offered on a secondment basis only.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of finance partnering techniques and NHS financial flows
• Knowledge of healthcare policy implications

Skills

• Leadership in financial objectives, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience with NHS financial contracts, incentives, and allocations

Values

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Openness to change and development
• Honesty, integrity, and organizational values