Interim Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Finance Business Partner to join a large, forward-thinking NHS organisation. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior operational and clinical leaders, providing high-quality financial advice, challenge, and support to help deliver excellent patient care and organisational objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, budget management, forecasting, performance reporting, and driving financial improvement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of services. Key Responsibilities * Build strong relationships with budget holders, service managers, and senior leaders. * Provide proactive financial advice and support to non-finance stakeholders. * Lead the production of accurate monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses. * Support annual budget setting and long-term financial planning processes. * Identify financial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are developed. * Challenge and support operational teams in delivering financial targets and efficiency programmes. * Deliver financial training and guidance to budget holders. * Contribute to business cases, investment appraisals, and service development proposals. * Ensure compliance with NHS financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * A recognised professional finance qualification (CCAB/CIMA qualified or nearing completion). * Significant experience in a finance business partnering or management accounting role. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in influencing senior colleagues. * Experience of budget management, forecasting, and financial planning. * A proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. * Knowledge of the NHS or wider public sector would be advantageous but is not essential. What We Offer * A rewarding role supporting the delivery of vital healthcare services. * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. * Generous annual leave entitlement. * NHS Pension Scheme. * Access to learning, development, and career progression opportunities. * A supportive and inclusive working environment