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Finance Business Partner – Strategic Finance
Band 7
Main area: Finance. Grade: Band 7. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time, part time, or flexible working. 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 279-7385138-SEP25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Site: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Town: Worthing. Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum, pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 23/09/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our “where better never stops” motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The post holder will be delivering financial support to a number of projects. The role will involve providing high quality financial assessments working closely alongside the operational/clinical team to support the delivery of revenue consequences of modelling. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategic Finance, the post holder will be a key member of the Finance Team ensuring that the use of resources is both understood and maximised. Demonstrating sound accounting and business knowledge, performing investment appraisal, providing analytical support and clear presentation of financial information to support projects. They will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the financial and business performance. This role will support enhancing relationships between finance and clinical and non-clinical teams in financial performance management, use of resources, cost improvement development, financial planning and education.
Main duties of the job
* Support the construction of Business Cases.
* Support the construction of Medium and Long Term Planning.
* Interpret and explain financial performance.
* Analyse and identify financial risk in the organisation.
* Promote an environment of strong financial control within the Trust and challenge non-compliance and/or behaviour that disregards the Trust’s financial principles, procedures and policies.
* Support the creation of a culture of performance management within the Finance Division that seeks and finds solutions to financial problems and maximises financial opportunities.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
1. Support the production of multi-layer financial medium/long term plans of the Trust, ensuring incorporation of risks and opportunities. The post holder will work with data and situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options.
2. Support delivery of the strategic finance function by providing future-focused project decision support, technical financial advice, and business intelligence.
3. Build effective internal relationships to challenge performance and outcomes.
Strategic Developments, Transactions and Trust-wide Business Cases
1. Support business case development including Five Point Case Approach, financial modelling, detailed financial analysis (including demand & capacity modelling), and investment appraisal to improve business cases and expedite decision-making and benefits realisation.
2. Support negotiation of commissioning agreements with external organisations to maximise income or achieve best value.
3. Support benchmarking and value-for-money audits to ensure best practice and optimal resource use.
4. Support setting waste reduction/efficiency targets and developing robust plans to maximise delivery annually and in the medium/long term.
5. Identify and achieve waste reductions and productivity improvements using benchmarking data (e.g., PLICs, GIRFT, Model Hospital).
Governance
1. Maintain Standing Financial Instructions and internal financial controls to provide assurance on accuracy and anti-fraud measures.
2. Ensure strategic financial risks are identified and properly assessed with appropriate management arrangements.
Communication
1. May be required to write high-quality papers/business cases on financial accounting and related issues, with appropriate consideration of guidance, standards, laws and regulations.
2. May present highly complex and sensitive financial information to varied audiences.
3. Represent the Finance Department at internal meetings/events as required, acting independently.
Service Delivery and Improvement
1. Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge of financial procedures, legislation and policies.
2. Identify and analyse consequences and risks of short and long-term changes; communicate them as needed.
3. Ensure SFIs are followed across the Trust; train and advise staff; monitor compliance.
4. Support process improvements for strategic planning to ensure procedures are up-to-date, efficient and standardized.
5. Contribute to process improvement and transformation to meet financial governance requirements.
People Management and Development
1. Support motivating staff to meet deadlines, recruitment, training and appraisal; implement HR policies and address performance issues.
2. Support personal development and ensure staff are appraised with development plans and mandatory training.
Patient Care Delivery
Ensure the best use of resources to support patient care.
Learning and Development
* Attend mandatory training updates and undertake relevant development as agreed with line manager.
* Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
* Identify learning needs and plan with line manager.
* Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role delivers the best possible care to patients.
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to service needs, you may flexibly undertake other duties consistent with your role and banding, including project work and internal job rotation.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed regularly to reflect changing needs.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Acquisition of the skills below is considered to require experience in a relevant financial department, demonstrating experience equivalent to a Master’s degree. Part-qualified CCAB. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development to the level expected by a Professional Accountancy Body.
Experience/ Qualifications
* Experience of preparing business cases to support changes to service delivery and advising on revenue consequences. Experience of managing multiple projects with deadlines. Experience in Medium/Long Term Financial Planning.
* Experience of supporting business cases through governance processes. Experience presenting Medium/Long Term Financial Planning to senior audiences. Experience of Patient Level Costing and Service Line Reporting.
Specific Requirements
* Ability to participate in setting short and medium-term objectives for the department. Ability to set priorities for a team to meet deadlines. Excellent organisational skills. Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
Freedom to Act
* Ability to work autonomously, liaise with the team daily, and take appropriate action. Adhere to best practice. Responsible for own professional actions and delivery of the role. Works to achieve objectives with autonomy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.
Skills
* Commitment to equalities and accuracy in time-constrained environments.
People Management and Development
* Supporting people to help resolve financial and project issues.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Flexible Working: If you’d like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the recruiting/line manager.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For Nursing vacancies: uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For Non-Nursing vacancies: uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Name: Leigh Barnfield. Job title: Assistant Director of Finance – Strategic Finance. Email: leigh.barnfield@nhs.net. Telephone: 01243 788122.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. Extension: 01243 788122 ex 33148
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