Finance Business Partner

Job overview

Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time | Hybrid

An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children's as a Finance Business Partner, working with the Care Group Management Team. You'll provide strategic financial leadership to help deliver high-quality clinical services for children and young people.

This is an important time to join the Trust as we implement refreshed clinical strategies and roll out our Value Improvement Programme, working in partnership with clinical teams to maximise the quality and value of our services.

You'll lead financial planning, monthly reporting, and business case development, while driving the adoption of service line and patient-level costing. You'll also help shape the finance team's training agenda and support our inclusive, collaborative culture.

About You: We're looking for a dynamic finance professional with:

• CCAB or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• NHS financial and operational knowledge
• Skills in planning, reporting, and analysis
• Communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic financial advice to the Care Group, aligning with Trust policies and goals.
• Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting, advising on actions to meet financial targets.
• Oversee all financial elements of business case development, applying financial appraisal techniques and advising on funding models and risk.
• Work with managers and clinicians to identify efficiency opportunities and deliver cost improvement plans.
• Drive implementation of service line reporting and patient-level costing, embedding these into routine financial management and engaging partners throughout.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success.

We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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