Job Description

Finance Business Partner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team on a full time basis.
The finance team has recently been restructured, and this is therefore an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic team.
The role which reports directly to the Head of Financial Management will be supporting a designated NSFT operational Locality team within the Trust and will play a key supporting role with the Senior Operational Leadership team.
The successful candidates will be C.C.A.B. qualified and have business partnering experience, although not necessarily with previous NHS or wider public sector experience.
Dependant on the candidates circumstances the formal base may be either Ipswich or Norwich on appointment and it will be possible to work part of the time from home.
NSFT supports flexible working and we will consider part time and flexible working requests in the fulfilment of these roles
Secondments from other NHS organisations are warmly welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be fully responsible for providing a comprehensive financial business partnering service to designated localities, providing a full range of support, benchmarking and advice to the locality leadership, lead clinicians and other senior managers within the locality.
To be an integral part of the locality leadership team to discuss and rectify areas of concern (financial and non-financial). To recommend new ways of working not just in a financial capacity but also as a business partner and advisor.
To lead the other members of the team in producing accurate and timely budget and forecasting information.
The post holder will develop relationships with any relevant commissioning groups and provide support and advice at commissioning meetings.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-COR7597030-A
Job locations
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

• Previous applicants need not apply *

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

• Previous applicants need not apply *

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent accountancy qualification
• Evidence of accountancy qualification CPD

Desirable

• Management training

Experience
Essential

• Proven track record in performance of delivery against tight deadlines
• Successful business partnering with non-finance colleagues

Desirable

• Working within NHS

Skills
Essential

• A proven track record of the ability to analyse and interpret highly complex, sensitive and / or contentious information

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent accountancy qualification
• Evidence of accountancy qualification CPD

Desirable

• Management training

Experience
Essential

• Proven track record in performance of delivery against tight deadlines
• Successful business partnering with non-finance colleagues

Desirable

• Working within NHS

Skills
Essential

• A proven track record of the ability to analyse and interpret highly complex, sensitive and / or contentious information

Skills Required