4398 - Senior Finance Business Partner

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for leading the financial management and performance reporting for an assigned Clinical Business Unit. The post holder will provide expert financial advice, analysis and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include leading the development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts; monitoring income and expenditure; identifying risks and opportunities; and supporting the delivery of cost improvement programmes. The role involves interpreting complex financial and operational data and presenting clear, meaningful information to senior clinical and non-finance colleagues.

The post holder will contribute to business planning, investment appraisal, service redesign and the development of business cases, ensuring compliance with financial governance and regulatory requirements. They will work closely with Information Analysts to ensure performance information is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.

As a senior member of the Finance team, the post holder will provide professional leadership, support the development of finance staff, promote continuous improvement and contribute to the overall effectiveness and strategic direction of the Finance function.

Job responsibilities

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

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