Interim Band8A Finance Business Partner

Interim Band 8A Finance Business Partner NHS Organisation Ideally on-site (flexible / remote considered for the right candidate) 3 months initially (strong likelihood of extension) We are partnering with an NHS organisation to appoint an experienced Band 8A Finance professional to support operational finance leadership within a busy NHS Trust. This is a key interim role, providing strategic financial insight, reporting and business partnering to senior stakeholders during a period of increased demand. Key Responsibilities · Provide proactive financial advice and analysis to senior managers and operational teams · Lead on the production of monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis · Support budget setting processes, monitoring and financial planning across services · Work with budget holders to challenge spend, identify efficiencies and deliver CIP targets · Develop and present business cases and investment appraisals to support decision making · Provide financial input into contracting, commissioning and service delivery changes · Analyse complex financial data to assess risks, trends and performance · Build strong relationships with clinical and non-financial stakeholders, influencing decision making · Support and lead elements of the finance team, including mentoring and workload management · Ensure compliance with NHS financial frameworks, policy and reporting requirements Essential Requirements · Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) · Significant experience in a senior NHS finance role (Band 7/8a level or above) · Strong knowledge of NHS financial frameworks, reporting and budgeting processes · Proven experience in business partnering and influencing senior stakeholders · Experience producing robust financial reports, forecasts and business cases · Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information · Ability to work autonomously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment · Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences If you are an experienced Band 8A Finance professional looking for your next interim NHS opportunity, we would love to hear from you