Job Description

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial performance of our clinical services. In this senior position, you will act as the finance leads for a portfolio of clinical areas, working in close collaboration with clinical and operational leadership teams. You will use your financial expertise and insightful analysis to support and challenge day-to-day decision making, drive positive outcomes, and ensure the best possible use of resources across our services.
The successful candidates will also be key members of the Trust's Finance Department, contributing actively to the delivery of its overall objectives and supporting the continual improvement of financial performance across the organisation.
You will bring exceptional organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to prioritise a busy workload and work flexibly to meet tight and competing deadlines.
Candidates must be CCAB qualified accountants and have substantial relevant experience working in a financial management environment. Exposure to finance within the NHS would also be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The Finance Business partner (BP) will act as financial lead to the MSK unit, supporting the Head of Finance in providing a comprehensive financial and performance management service.
The key focus of the BP role is to provide business focused advice and to develop stakeholder relationships, identifying cost savings and productivity opportunities.
You will be responsible for leading a team and have a real opportunity to make a difference and deliver value to clinical services and ultimately the patient.
The BP will be responsible for recruitment, training, development, performance and disciplinary issues of the staff accountable to them.
Other components of the role include coordinating the team to ensure smooth delivery of month end processes and reporting and providing support to Trust wide projects and initiatives.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened 6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
14 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
224-PA20251103185
Job locations
The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a key member of the Management Team in the provision of financial and business support to the Clinical Chair, Managing Director, Chief Nurse and their management teams but also contributing on awider basis.
Ensure regular provision of accurate financial information to inform Delivery Unit level decision-makingforums, including formal reports and presentations linking and interpreting financial, activity andperformance management information.
Develop strong relationships with clinicians and managers maintaining a culture of shared responsibility for financial issues.
Provide professional expert knowledge and guidance ensuring that the management team is fully abreast of current NHS and Trust developments
To present complex financial information ensuring complex financial concepts are conveyed clearly and persuasively.
Support the Management Team, to ensure that the following are developed :o a medium term financial strategy and plan for the Service Areao a medium term Cost Efficiency Programme to support the financial strategyo capacity plans with delivery unit managers ensuring links between physical capacity,human and financial resourceso Delivery Unit Business Plan
Support the Head of Financial Management in the continued engagement and use of Service Line
Reporting and Patient Level Costing Information. Support the development and training programme for senior managers and clinicians in the Services Area to improve SLR, financial, business managementand commercial awareness
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description
Job responsibilities
Be a key member of the Management Team in the provision of financial and business support to the Clinical Chair, Managing Director, Chief Nurse and their management teams but also contributing on awider basis.
Ensure regular provision of accurate financial information to inform Delivery Unit level decision-makingforums, including formal reports and presentations linking and interpreting financial, activity andperformance management information.
Develop strong relationships with clinicians and managers maintaining a culture of shared responsibility for financial issues.
Provide professional expert knowledge and guidance ensuring that the management team is fully abreast of current NHS and Trust developments
To present complex financial information ensuring complex financial concepts are conveyed clearly and persuasively.
Support the Management Team, to ensure that the following are developed :o a medium term financial strategy and plan for the Service Areao a medium term Cost Efficiency Programme to support the financial strategyo capacity plans with delivery unit managers ensuring links between physical capacity,human and financial resourceso Delivery Unit Business Plan
Support the Head of Financial Management in the continued engagement and use of Service Line
Reporting and Patient Level Costing Information. Support the development and training programme for senior managers and clinicians in the Services Area to improve SLR, financial, business managementand commercial awareness
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB fully qualified Accountant (equivalent to a Masters level degree)
• Significant evidence of on-going post qualification development and training

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in Management Accounting, Reporting and Planning
• Experience of leading and supporting strategic financial decision making within a large organisation and successfully initiating and leading change
• Experience of leading complex financial appraisals

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• In depth professional knowledge of the NHS Finance regime, including budgeting, financial planning and modelling

Desirable

• NHS Financial Managment experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB fully qualified Accountant (equivalent to a Masters level degree)
• Significant evidence of on-going post qualification development and training

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in Management Accounting, Reporting and Planning
• Experience of leading and supporting strategic financial decision making within a large organisation and successfully initiating and leading change
• Experience of leading complex financial appraisals

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• In depth professional knowledge of the NHS Finance regime, including budgeting, financial planning and modelling

Desirable

• NHS Financial Managment experience

Skills Required