Finance Business Partner
The closing date is 26 November 2025
Job summary
Finance Business Partner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Finance Business Partner to join the Finance team on a full time basis.
The finance team has recently been restructured, and this is therefore an exciting time to join a progressive and dynamic team.
The role which reports directly to the Head of Financial Management will be supporting a designated NSFT operational Locality team within the Trust and will play a key supporting role with the Senior Operational Leadership team.
The successful candidates will be C.C.A.B. qualified and have business partnering experience, although not necessarily with previous NHS or wider public sector experience.
Dependant on the candidates circumstances the formal base may be either Ipswich or Norwich on appointment and it will be possible to work part of the time from home.
NSFT supports flexible working and we will consider part time and flexible working requests in the fulfilment of these roles
Secondments from other NHS organisations are warmly welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be fully responsible for providing a comprehensive financial business partnering service to designated localities, providing a full range of support, benchmarking and advice to the locality leadership, lead clinicians and other senior managers within the locality.
To be an integral part of the locality leadership team to discuss and rectify areas of concern (financial and non-financial). To recommend new ways of working not just in a financial capacity but also as a business partner and advisor.
To lead the other members of the team in producing accurate and timely budget and forecasting information.
The post holder will develop relationships with any relevant commissioning groups and provide support and advice at commissioning meetings.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year gross per annum (pro rata).
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
246-COR7597030
Job locations
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Mariner House
43 Handford Road
Ipswich
IP1 2GA
Employer's website
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