Job Description

We are recruiting for the Band 8C Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an essential role for the Trust as we look to support our senior divisional finance leadership team to drive the change within the Finance function and the wider divisional team.
The job description provides more clarity on the role, however, should you have any further questions please feel free to speak to Karen Southcombe, Divisional Director of Finance.
The interview process will consist of a stakeholder panel and a formal interview panel.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable to the Divisional Director of Finance adherence to Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from Department of Health and Social care and NHSE. They will be accountable for interpreting changes in government policy and assessing the financial impact of these changes on Trust Finances. They will propose and make changes to Trust policy as appropriate, ensuring that policies and procedures are developed and implemented in line with Trust requirements.
To take on leadership of driving the efficiency and productivity programme for the Division, or CIP. This will involve acting as champion for PLICS, Model Health and Income.
The post holder will need to be a dynamic and pro-active individual who is confident in challenging senior stakeholders and has the ability to communicate at sub-Board level. The role requires the post holder to challenge division and directorate leadership teams on their financial performance and lead on recovery initiatives.
The post holder will also be responsible for developing and implementing Trust financial governance arrangements across the division - and being the conduit between the central finance team and the division; ensuring budget holders are aware of the budget responsibilities and are getting sufficient information from across the finance function to execute them.
The post holder will have line management responsibility for the junior team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
85,431 to 97,148 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-CR-965
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential

• CCAB qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in financial leadership roles.
• Evidence of recent CPD including specialist training and experience relating to NHS finance as well as national accounting standards.
• IT Literate - spreadsheets, databases, pivot tables, ECDL or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in a strategic finance leadership in a large complex organisation.
• Financial modelling and translating complex data from various systems into clear and comprehensive financial model.
• Experience of working with computerised financial systems.
• Experience of complex business case appraisal.
• Experience of managing a team including objective setting, performance reviews and performance management.
• Experience of implementing change.
• Experience of delivering to a savings programme including leading stakeholder groups
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Understanding of the changing NHS environment and its implications for service delivery.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Accounting skills including financial analysis, planning and option appraisal.
• Advanced keyboard and MS Office skills.
• Good level of analytical skills, including analysis of data using Excel / related tools.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports on extremely complex financial and business issues to board leve
• Ability to produce comprehensive reports that meet the requirements of the operational partner.
• Ability to work with competing priorities to meet tight deadlines for self and team.

Person Specification
Qualifications & training
Essential

• CCAB qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience in financial leadership roles.
• Evidence of recent CPD including specialist training and experience relating to NHS finance as well as national accounting standards.
• IT Literate - spreadsheets, databases, pivot tables, ECDL or equivalent.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in a strategic finance leadership in a large complex organisation.
• Financial modelling and translating complex data from various systems into clear and comprehensive financial model.
• Experience of working with computerised financial systems.
• Experience of complex business case appraisal.
• Experience of managing a team including objective setting, performance reviews and performance management.
• Experience of implementing change.
• Experience of delivering to a savings programme including leading stakeholder groups
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities.

Desirable

• Understanding of the changing NHS environment and its implications for service delivery.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Accounting skills including financial analysis, planning and option appraisal.
• Advanced keyboard and MS Office skills.
• Good level of analytical skills, including analysis of data using Excel / related tools.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports on extremely complex financial and business issues to board leve
• Ability to produce comprehensive reports that meet the requirements of the operational partner.
• Ability to work with competing priorities to meet tight deadlines for self and team.

Skills Required