Permanent | Full Time
An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children's as a Finance Business Partner , working with the Care Group Management Team. You'll provide strategic financial leadership to help deliver high-quality clinical services for children and young people.
This is an important time to join the Trust as we implement refreshed clinical strategies and roll out our Value Improvement Programme, working in partnership with clinical teams to maximise the quality and value of our services.
You'll lead financial planning, monthly reporting, and business case development, while driving the adoption of service line and patient-level costing. You'll also help shape the finance team's training agenda and support our inclusive, collaborative culture.
About You: We're looking for a dynamic finance professional with:
CCAB or CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)
NHS financial and operational knowledge
Skills in planning, reporting, and analysis
Communication and influencing skills
Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement
Reporting into the Finance Director, your responsibilities will include:
Provide strategic financial advice to the Care Group, aligning with Trust policies and goals.
Lead the annual financial planning cycle and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.
Deliver monthly financial reporting and forecasting, advising on actions to meet financial targets.
Oversee all financial elements of business case development, applying financial appraisal techniques and advising on funding models and risk.
Work with managers and clinicians to identify efficiency opportunities and deliver cost improvement plans.
Drive implementation of service line reporting and patient-level costing, embedding these into routine financial management and engaging partners throughout.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at
[email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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