Finance Business Partner (Sponsorship Available) – West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Job 2026

Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 19 January 2026

Job Summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated individual to join the team of Finance Business Partners (supported by Deputy Finance Managers and Management Accountants) who concentrate on working strategically with senior managers and clinicians, to drive and support the business decisions of the Clinical Directorates.

The successful applicant will be CCAB qualified (or equivalent), educated to degree level (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate continued personal development.

Office presence is expected; the team is currently working in a hybrid manner, in agreement with their line manager and business needs.

Main Duties of the Role

The broad purpose of the post is to support the Clinical Divisions to ensure that the Trust meets both its financial and performance targets by:

• Working with the Senior Management Team of the Clinical Directorate to develop a Strategic Business Plan for the Division.

• Responsibility for the reporting of the financial position of the Division to the monthly Directorate Performance review meeting and providing commentary for the Trust Board report.

• Working with a number of stakeholders to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data, using benchmarking and other resources to make recommendations for improvement and support the change process.

• Line management and development responsibility of a Deputy Finance Manager, undertaking appraisals and framing personal development plans.

Talented individuals who are dedicated, motivated, pro-active with excellent planning and organisational skills are sought to help provide high quality care to local communities.

About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. Care is delivered in hospitals, at home and in various community settings.

West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services including emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children’s ward. The hospital has over 500 beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, with some services delivered at Newmarket Community Hospital.

Outstanding clinical outcomes are prioritised and values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how staff work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, the organisation strives to be a great place to work and supports staff development and ambition.

A diverse and inclusive community is promoted where everyone’s voice counts and individuals can #BeKnown for who they are.

Join West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if a strong response is received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential:

• Degree Qualification level

• CCAB qualified

Experience & Knowledge

Essential:

• Proven financial management skills

• Proven analytical and presentation skills

• Knowledge of financial processes

• Experience of budget management in a highly complex environment

• Advanced computer skills, especially in relation to modelling (spreadsheets), reporting and use of accounting systems

• Prepare and present financial information to senior managers including executive directors

• Experience of reporting and monitoring of non-financial information

• Evidence of strategic financial planning and delivery

• Evidence of staff management skills and approaches

Desirable:

• Experience of changing processes and maximising benefits of IT systems

• Experience of NHS Capital accounting

• Experience of reporting and monitoring of non-financial information

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills and high levels of persuading and influencing skills

• Ability to understand complex customer needs quickly and respond effectively

• Ability to contextualise business reporting through an understanding of both financial and non-financial KPIs

• Ability to plan and execute strategic change and influence organisational and individual behaviour

• Ability to think strategically and deliver operationally

Desirable:

• Ability to influence and bring about change in a complex organisation

• Understanding of Finance IT systems

• Sound knowledge of NHS policy and its application to Finance information (including activity)

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Forward thinking results orientated

• Committed to continuing personal development

• Good presentation skills allied to IT

• Critical, but constructive in approach

• Team player with personal initiative and drive

• Good organisational skills

• Self-reliant

• Professional and confident individual with strong presence and leadership potential

• Ability to influence business decisions through reports, presentations and discussions with senior managers, clinicians and directors

• Innovative thinker

• Ability to manage conflicting demands and plan appropriately

• Good communicator at all levels

• Ability to cope under pressure and remain calm

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship (Visa Sponsorship)

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information is available via the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance is available via Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

How to Apply

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