Strategic Finance Partner | Divisional Leadership

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across Divisions, linking budget setting, forecasting and reporting to the Trust’s objectives.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, challenge performance, and support major service developments with robust financial governance and collaboration with operational teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB in accounting or demonstrable senior-level NHS experience.
• Significant, recent experience in a senior finance position.
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting, planning and forecasting in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional financial management including budget setting and forecasting.
• Provide robust monthly reporting and performance analysis.
• Support development of operational and long-term financial strategy.
• Manage and develop Finance Business Partners and staff.
• Ensure strong financial governance and KPI delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

CCAB accounting qualification

Senior-level NHS experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial leadership across Divisions, linking budget setting, forecasting and reporting to the Trust’s objectives.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, challenge performance, and support major service developments with robust financial governance and collaboration with operational teams.