Job overview
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious, strategic and values-driven Capital Senior Finance Business Partner. This senior leadership role is ideal for a finance professional with expertise in capital planning, leases and business partnering who can influence investment decisions, strengthen financial governance and deliver value for money across the Trust's capital programme.
Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across Estates, Digital, operational services and finance, you will provide expert financial leadership, analysis and business partnering support to help deliver the Trust's strategic, operational and financial objectives.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Accounting, you will lead capital planning, forecasting, business case development, financial modelling, capital accounting, IFRS 16 lease accounting, capital reporting and maintenance of the Capital Asset Register.
As a trusted adviser and critical friend, you will provide financial insight, technical expertise and constructive challenge to support investment decisions and maximise value from capital resources. You will also ensure compliance with NHS guidance, IFRS, statutory requirements and Trust governance arrangements.
You will line manage the Capital Accountant and help develop a proactive, high-performing capital finance team.
Main duties of the job
As Capital Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Provide a comprehensive and proactive capital finance business partnering service to senior stakeholders across the Trust.
- Lead the financial management, monitoring, forecasting and reporting of the Trust's capital programme.
- Support development of annual and long-term capital plans aligned to Trust priorities and affordability.
- Lead financial appraisal, modelling and affordability assessments for capital business cases and investment proposals.
- Provide specialist advice on capital accounting, IFRS 16 leases, asset valuations, impairments and capital funding options.
- Maintain the integrity of the Capital Asset Register and oversee capital accounting processes and controls.
- Act as a trusted adviser and critical friend, providing constructive challenge to support value for money and informed decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with Estates, Digital, operational and finance teams to support delivery of capital schemes within agreed budgets and governance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, IFRS, Standing Financial Instructions and Trust policies.
- Line manage and develop the Capital Accountant and deputise for the Associate Director of Financial Accounting when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to undertake an:
- Assessment centre / assessment process (Virtual): Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th August 2026
- Interviews will take place on: Thursday 20th August 2026
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Qualified as an Accountant - Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – fully qualified
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Further qualification in management or a master degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in finance, including demonstrable financial accounting or financial management experience at a senior level
- Significant experience of managing capital projects and programmes, or equivalent
- Significant experience of capital accounting including leases and IFRS 16
- Experience of developing business cases, investment modelling and financial appraisal
- Experience of capital planning and forecasting, or equivalent
- Experience of presenting highly complex financial and non-financial information to non-financial colleagues including Senior Managers and Executives
- Extensive specialist knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and principles with the ability to interpret, apply and explain them in non-routine situations to senior managers and clinicians
- Substantial experience of working autonomously and independently with senior stakeholders to deliver project objectives
- Experience of leading projects to a successful conclusion
- Experience of leading and managing a team
Desirable
- Strong understanding of the NHS financial framework
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This advert is for Capital Senior Finance Business Partner with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £68,852 - £79,638 inclusive of Fringe HCAS allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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