Finance Business Partner
NHS – Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Industry: Accounting
Category: Skilled Worker
Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per year
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join the Management Accounts Team.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management advice and support to managers and clinicians across a large Divisional Network. The role requires a strong understanding of the NHS finance regime, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to drive improvements in financial systems and processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the divisional finance team, ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial performance reports.
- Provide expert finance advice and jointly manage divisional performance with other Finance Business Partners.
- Improve systems and processes to enhance reporting accuracy, financial analysis, planning, and internal controls.
- Deliver effective communication and demonstrate strong staff management and interpersonal skills.
- Produce reports on financial plans and performance for a major Clinical Network.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- CCAB Accountancy Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Essential Experience
- Expertise in accounting, NHS finance legislation, and financial ledger systems
- Experience managing a finance team (coaching, training, recruitment, appraisals)
- Knowledge of HR techniques for staff development
- Proven creativity and innovation in improving working practices
Desirable Experience
- Stakeholder engagement
- Senior-level finance experience in the NHS or public healthcare sector
Desirable Knowledge
- Business cases, financial assessments, recovery plans, AVP/CIP
- Strong understanding of the NHS financial regime and targets
Staff Benefits
- Pay enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 with service)
- Excellent NHS pension
- Cycle-to-work scheme & salary-sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (role-dependent)
Additional Information
Disclosure & Barring Service Check: Required
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible Skilled Worker applicants
Employer Details
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Harrop House, Bury New Road
Manchester, M25 3BL
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 8a
Contract: Secondment
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference: 437-7613815
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