Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated individual to join the Finance Business Partner team at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. The post is supported by Deputy Finance Managers and Management Accountants, working strategically with senior managers and clinicians to drive and support the business decisions of Clinical Directorates.
The successful applicant will:
Be CCAB qualified (or equivalent).
Be educated to degree level (or equivalent).
Demonstrate continued personal development.
Office presence is expected; the team currently works in a hybrid manner, in agreement with line managers and business needs.
- 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: 06 October 2025
Main Duties of the Job
The purpose of the role is to support Clinical Divisions to ensure the Trust meets both financial and performance targets by:
Working with the Senior Management Team of the Clinical Directorate to develop a Strategic Business Plan.
Reporting the financial position of the Division at monthly Directorate Performance review meetings and providing commentary for Trust Board reports.
Analysing and interpreting financial and non-financial data with stakeholders, using benchmarking and other resources to make recommendations for improvement and support change.
Managing and developing a Deputy Finance Manager, including appraisals and personal development plans.
The Trust is seeking motivated, proactive individuals with excellent planning and organisational skills who are committed to delivering high-quality care for local communities.
About the Organisation
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.
Key Facts:
Based at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds (500+ beds).
Partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Services include emergency, maternity and neonatal, day surgery, eye treatment, Macmillan unit, and children’s ward.
Provides adult and paediatric community services with West Suffolk Alliance partners, including nursing, therapy, specialist care, and rehabilitation at Newmarket Community Hospital.
Nearly 5,000 staff from across the world.
The Trust’s values are fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. It promotes diversity, inclusion, and a supportive working environment where everyone’s voice counts.
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Person Specification
Education & Qualification (Essential)
Degree level qualification.
CCAB qualified.
Experience & Knowledge (Essential)
Financial management skills.
Analytical and presentation skills.
Budget management in complex environments.
Knowledge of financial processes.
Advanced computer skills (modelling, reporting, accounting systems).
Experience preparing and presenting financial information to senior managers.
Strategic financial planning and delivery.
Reporting and monitoring of non-financial information.
Staff management and development.
Desirable:
Experience of changing processes and maximising IT systems.
NHS Capital accounting knowledge.
Skills & Abilities (Essential)
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
Strong influencing and persuasion skills.
Ability to understand complex needs and respond effectively.
Ability to contextualise reporting using KPIs.
Strategic thinking with operational delivery.
Capacity to plan and execute organisational change.
Desirable:
Influence change in complex organisations.
Knowledge of Finance IT systems.
Understanding NHS policy and finance applications.
Personal Qualities (Essential)
Forward-thinking and results-oriented.
Committed to personal development.
Strong presentation and IT skills.
Constructive and critical approach.
Team player with initiative and drive.
Organised, self-reliant, professional, and confident.
Strong communicator under pressure.
Leadership potential and innovative thinker.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants applies.
How to Apply
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