NHS England

Partner, Finance and Planning Business Partnering

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

The Transformation Digital and Data Finance Partner Team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for an AFC Band 6 Finance & Planning Business Partner for a fixed term ending 31st October 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:

work closely with government to agree NHS funding;

ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;

decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;

support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;

set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;

report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;

explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;

look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.

consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.

As a Finance and Planning Business Partner, you will collaborate with a team of dedicated finance professionals to provide comprehensive business partnering support to budget holders and service or programme delivery managers within the Technology function, as outlined in the job description.

Main duties of the job

The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.

Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Finance partnering experience of pro-actively initiating and promoting discussions with stakeholders.
Using advanced analytical skills in reviewing and evaluating financial data.
Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual and ad-hoc analysis and reports to inform senior decision making.
Accurately preparing, analysing, and presenting data from a variety of sources using Excel and/or other reporting solutions.
Developing and managing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring segregation of duties, and compliance with schemes of delegation.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can develop and make a difference.
Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.
Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and waste.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumn

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-FIN-19018-E

Job locations

Leeds / London (other NHSE offices can be considered)

Leeds

LS1 4AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Kurt Stephen, Senior Finance Lead on kurt.stephen@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?

Please email Kurt Stephen, Senior Finance Lead on kurt.stephen@nhs.net if you would like to discuss.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS willbe offered on a secondment basis only, agreementshouldbeobtainedfromtheiremployerpriortosubmittingtheapplication.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level education and full/part qualified CCAB qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Finance partnering techniques
Knowledge of Financial Accounting Principles and the preparation of monthly management accounts
Knowledge and experience of the development and provision of financial and management information for the senior team
Knowledge and experience of the use of enterprise financial management systems
Knowledge and application of the principles of VAT
Knowledge of capital/revenue decisions and associated accounting standards

Skills

Essential

Ability to present, interpret and explain complex and technical financial information and concepts in a clear and concise format, tailoring for finance and non-finance audiences
Demonstrates advanced analytical abilities in the review and evaluation of financial data, possesses expertise in financial reporting, and is adept at presenting financial information to diverse audiences
Providing advice and support to the business on issues relating to financial systems
Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual and ad-hoc analysis and reports to inform senior decision making
Accurately preparing, analysing, and presenting data from a variety of sources using Excel and/or other reporting solutions
Developing and managing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Values

Essential

Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference
Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level education and full/part qualified CCAB qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Finance partnering techniques
Knowledge of Financial Accounting Principles and the preparation of monthly management accounts
Knowledge and experience of the development and provision of financial and management information for the senior team
Knowledge and experience of the use of enterprise financial management systems
Knowledge and application of the principles of VAT
Knowledge of capital/revenue decisions and associated accounting standards

Skills

Essential

Ability to present, interpret and explain complex and technical financial information and concepts in a clear and concise format, tailoring for finance and non-finance audiences
Demonstrates advanced analytical abilities in the review and evaluation of financial data, possesses expertise in financial reporting, and is adept at presenting financial information to diverse audiences
Providing advice and support to the business on issues relating to financial systems
Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual and ad-hoc analysis and reports to inform senior decision making
Accurately preparing, analysing, and presenting data from a variety of sources using Excel and/or other reporting solutions
Developing and managing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Values

Essential

Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference
Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Leeds / London (other NHSE offices can be considered)

Leeds

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Leeds / London (other NHSE offices can be considered)

Leeds

LS1 4AP

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)