Principal Finance Business Partner

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a Principal Finance Business Partner to lead one of our Finance Business Partner Teams supporting our clinical teams at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a fast paced, exciting and supportive working environment, working with our services and corporate leads to do the very best for our patients.We are ambitious and want to continuously improve, whether that supports improved patient outcomes by providing high quality support to our Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services, value for money or colleague experience, and we want someone who shares that sense of ambition and energy to deliver the change.This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.Visit duties of the jobWorking with the Associate Director of Finance - Financial Management, the Principal Finance Business Partner will be responsible for leading a team to provide financial expertise, reporting, support and training to a range of clinical services across North Yorkshire and York. Working to a Director of Operations, and a range of general and service managers, you will gain an understanding of the services to provide financial reporting, planning and support, and utilise your wider experience in respect of financial understanding, efficiency identification and management to support strategic developments and contractual conversations.You will support the delivery of key financial targets/regulatory requirements, and as part of a collective senior leadership team support the wider financial performance framework of the Trust.About usWe are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.DetailsDate posted16 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number346-CORP-108-26-AJob locationsFlatts Lane CentreNormanbyMiddlesbroughTS6 0SZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will, as part of the Senior Finance Team, play a key role in promoting an organisational culture that actively promotes the Trusts Vision and Values and positively engages staff, service users and other stakeholders in quality improvement and service transformation. This will include supporting the development and delivery of the Trusts approach to continuous improvement and role modelling and further embedding in the organisation the Trusts values.If you would like to join us on our journey, Richard Mellor, our Associate Director of Finance would welcome having a conversation with you. Should you wish to discuss the role with Richard, please contact him on to arrange an appointment.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will, as part of the Senior Finance Team, play a key role in promoting an organisational culture that actively promotes the Trusts Vision and Values and positively engages staff, service users and other stakeholders in quality improvement and service transformation. This will include supporting the development and delivery of the Trusts approach to continuous improvement and role modelling and further embedding in the organisation the Trusts values.If you would like to join us on our journey, Richard Mellor, our Associate Director of Finance would welcome having a conversation with you. Should you wish to discuss the role with Richard, please contact him on to arrange an appointment.Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCCAB qualified accountant, and current registration with professional bodyPost Graduate qualification or equivalent evidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableQuality Improvement techniques
Experience
EssentialThrough continuous personal development, to maintain advanced specialist knowledge of the latest developments within the NHS and accountancy fields.Post-qualification experience at a senior level in the NHSProven experience of financial management within a large organisationExperience of leading financial planning, budget settingExperience of presenting complex issues to wide & non-financial audiencesPrevious experience of involvement in complex projects including the provision of strategic and business case planning advice across a range of options as well as detailed analysis of data and business case reviewEvidence of line management experience, including managing and setting, objectives, goals and standards to ensure teams deliver to their maximum potential and supports ongoing developmentDesirableExperience of working in different NHS Trusts, finance regimes and finance disciplinesExperience of NHS FT regimeExperience of automating reporting and related processes
Knowledge
EssentialThrough continuous personal development, to maintain advanced specialist knowledge of the latest developments within the NHS and accountancy fields.Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of financial and accounting procedures, legislation and policiesKnowledge of financial and other statutory and performance duties placed upon NHS organisationsDesirableBroad understanding of the current political climate and generate knowledge of trends in healthcare and likely impact on NHS Trusts
Skills
EssentialStrong Excel spreadsheet skillsCan evidence innovative and strategic thinking abilityStrong IT & project management skillsAdvanced influencing, negotiating, persuasion, communication and presentation skills to individuals and large groups of people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds both internal and external to the Trust.Evidence of dealing with highly complex, highly sensitive or contentious information affecting large groups of peopleHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to deal with contentious situations
Personal Attributes
EssentialIs a role model for openness, inclusion and diversity.Demonstrates resilience, confidence and self-belief when working to strict deadlinesCan demonstrate self-awareness which includes awareness of impact upon othersDemonstrates commitment to the Trust's values, and to the values and principles of public service and health and social care in particularCommitted to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and autism.Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and autism
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialCCAB qualified accountant, and current registration with professional bodyPost Graduate qualification or equivalent evidence of continuing professional developmentDesirableQuality Improvement techniques
Experience
EssentialThrough continuous personal development, to maintain advanced specialist knowledge of the latest developments within the NHS and accountancy fields.Post-qualification experience at a senior level in the NHSProven experience of financial management within a large organisationExperience of leading financial planning, budget settingExperience of presenting complex issues to wide & non-financial audiencesPrevious experience of involvement in complex projects including the provision of strategic and business case planning advice across a range of options as well as detailed analysis of data and business case reviewEvidence of line management experience, including managing and setting, objectives, goals and standards to ensure teams deliver to their maximum potential and supports ongoing developmentDesirableExperience of working in different NHS Trusts, finance regimes and finance disciplinesExperience of NHS FT regimeExperience of automating reporting and related processes
Knowledge
EssentialThrough continuous personal development, to maintain advanced specialist knowledge of the latest developments within the NHS and accountancy fields.Has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of financial and accounting procedures, legislation and policiesKnowledge of financial and other statutory and performance duties placed upon NHS organisationsDesirableBroad understanding of the current political climate and generate knowledge of trends in healthcare and likely impact on NHS Trusts
Skills
EssentialStrong Excel spreadsheet skillsCan evidence innovative and strategic thinking abilityStrong IT & project management skillsAdvanced influencing, negotiating, persuasion, communication and presentation skills to individuals and large groups of people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds both internal and external to the Trust.Evidence of dealing with highly complex, highly sensitive or contentious information affecting large groups of peopleHighly developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to deal with contentious situations
Personal Attributes
EssentialIs a role model for openness, inclusion and diversity.Demonstrates resilience, confidence and self-belief when working to strict deadlinesCan demonstrate self-awareness which includes awareness of impact upon othersDemonstrates commitment to the Trust's values, and to the values and principles of public service and health and social care in particularCommitted to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and autism.Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities and autismDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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 can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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 can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressFlatts Lane CentreNormanbyMiddlesbroughTS6 0SZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustAddressFlatts Lane CentreNormanbyMiddlesbroughTS6 0SZUnited KingdomEmployer's website