Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join our busy and professional finance team.



We are seeking an experienced FBP, either fully qualified or in the final stages of qualification, with a background in management accounting and working with large data sets. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders across both finance and our pathology labs.



Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner - Blood and Tissue, you will act as a key link between central Finance and Synnovis Analytics & Services operations. This is a semi-autonomous role with the opportunity to add real value through proactive collaboration and financial insight.



You will work closely with operational leads to interpret and communicate financial performance, support delivery of budget targets, and identify areas for improvement. Each month, you'll gather financial and operational data to produce reporting packs, lead variance analysis, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. You'll also support business cases, contract reconciliations, and pricing analysis.



This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible, business-facing role with real impact.



As part of the Finance Business Partnering team, you'll collaborate closely with Operations to help drive performance and deliver financial insight across the organisation. While the role is based at our Head Office, regular engagement with stakeholders and teams across our hospital sites is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing monthly reporting packs using data from multiple financial and operational sources

Partnering with site leads to support decision-making and performance improvement

Conducting variance analysis and contributing to budgeting and reforecasting cycles

Supporting the development of business cases, pricing of new tests, and commercial proposals

Managing monthly contract reconciliations, invoicing, and data accuracy



This is a fast-paced, collaborative role that offers the chance to build strong business relationships and make a meaningful impact on financial performance.



Your development and learning



You will have a suite of learning opportunities available through The Synnovis Way Development programme which is used across Synnovis to enable you to reach your potential, learn new skills and achieve your goals.



This is managed between you and your line manager in line with your own personal and professional development ambitions.



You can apply for finance to drive innovation and service development for the benefit of patients through our Innovation Accelerator Fund.



At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more.



Currently our offices are based in Paris Garden, Blackfriars SE1, or Francis House, Southwark SE1 however at present these are temporary locations. We expect to move to new offices in the Hub building located in Blackfriars in 2024.



Duties and Responsibilities



Work closely with non-finance teams (e.g. operations, HR, procurement) to support decision-making

Act as the key finance contact for business area leaders

Presenting performance to SFBP, CFO, COO and Lead FBP

Supporting decision-making around new hires, capital equipment, etc.



Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

Track actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis and commentary

Reconciliations, journal postings, and month-end P&L close responsibilities

Preparation and circulation of monthly management reporting



Managing the customer contract to make sure payments and charges between the organisations are up to date and disputes are resolved, and contract developments are advanced in a timely manner

Developing pricing for new tests and other service enhancements



Identify cost-saving opportunities and support efficiency initiatives

Monitor cost drivers and improve cost transparency



Supporting the production of quality business cases

Support on ad hoc requirements, as needed



Contribute to the development of financial systems and process efficiencies

Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Support junior finance staff or lead small teams



Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London.



The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services.



The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.



Synnovis' Corporate HQ; housing our Finance, Procurement, HR, Service Improvement and Business Development teams. We have a relaxed, but professional atmosphere with monthly corporate updates to keep you informed on our progress. Situated 5 minutes from Southwark station you will have easy access to the vibrant South Bank and local amenitie



Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.



Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependant on your availability and location.



For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

All employees are entitled to:

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ground breaking personal development opportunities