Overview
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time | Hybrid
An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children's as the Finance Business Partner, working with the Care Group Management Team. You\'ll provide strategic financial leadership to help deliver high-quality clinical services for children and young people.
This is an important time to join the Trust as we implement refreshed clinical strategies and roll out our Value Improvement Programme, working in partnership with clinical teams to maximise the quality and value of our services.
Responsibilities
* Lead financial planning, monthly reporting, and business case development, while driving the adoption of service line and patient-level costing.
* Provide strategic financial advice to the Care Group, aligning with Trust policies and goals.
* Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.
* Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting, advising on actions to meet financial targets.
* Oversee all financial elements of business case development, applying financial appraisal techniques and advising on funding models and risk.
* Work with managers and clinicians to identify efficiency opportunities and deliver cost improvement plans.
* Drive implementation of service line reporting and patient-level costing, embedding these into routine financial management and engaging partners throughout.
About you / Qualifications and experience
* CCAB or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
* NHS financial and operational knowledge
* Skills in planning, reporting, and analysis
* Communication and influencing skills
* Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children\'s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We\'re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children\'s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we\'re excited to keep building our leadership in children\'s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Details
Date posted: 18 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, 100 Napier Street, Sheffield, S11 8HA
Diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone\'s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. #LI-Hybrid
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. The submission for DBS will be required. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available via UK Visas and Immigration.
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