The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Finance Business Partner

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

To provide high quality financial information, support and advice to managers and clinicians in a range of service divisions and corporate directorates. Responsible within the team of management accounts staff to ensure that revenue budgets are set correctly, updated as necessary and monitored continually during the year producing accurate and regular management reports and financial information.Your responsibilities will include delivering financial statements, annual budgets andthe development of financial strategies. You will produce & present high qualitymonthly management information and lead the process of financial performancemanagement of service divisions, including accurate monthly forecasting of the servicedivision's outturn.

An effective communicator, you will further develop excellent working relationshipswith clinicians and managers. You will enjoy playing a highly visible role within both the finance department and the service divisions that you support.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the production of annual revenue budgets for the organisation through the budget setting process.Responsible for the collection, review and processing of monthly management accounting information and presentation of all key aspects of this data (including revenue and CIP performance) in the appropriate form for the Trust Board of Directors, Executive Directors, NHSI/E and other relevant bodies.To advise the Director of Finance on the availability of resources to discharge the Trust's financial management responsibilities.To support the Clinical Directors and General Managers by becoming an integral member of the divisional team, in the process of financial performance management of the Trust, reporting actual performance against the plan and where performance differs significantly to influence operational managers/clinicians in taking corrective action.To support Clinical Directors and General Managers in the production of monthly income and expenditure, ensuring a robust audit trail exists in this process.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-143-26CC

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Professional Accountancy Qualification
Able to demonstrate continuing professional development activity

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within the NHS or similar sized organisation
Experience of translating complex data from various systems into a clear and comprehensive financial model
Ability to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior teams
Experience of investigation and analysis into financial issues including evidence of detailed and precise report writing skills
Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

Knowledge of rules surrounding confidentiality, information governance and the Data Protection Act
Knowledge of NHS finance policy and NHS legislation with regard to costing

Desirable

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the NHS including the political and business agenda
Knowledge of a range of forecasting methodologies

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

Essential

Professional Accountancy Qualification
Able to demonstrate continuing professional development activity

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within the NHS or similar sized organisation
Experience of translating complex data from various systems into a clear and comprehensive financial model
Ability to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior teams
Experience of investigation and analysis into financial issues including evidence of detailed and precise report writing skills
Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

Knowledge of rules surrounding confidentiality, information governance and the Data Protection Act
Knowledge of NHS finance policy and NHS legislation with regard to costing

Desirable

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the NHS including the political and business agenda
Knowledge of a range of forecasting methodologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn

Gayton Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 4ET

Employer's website

https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)