Senior Partner, Finance and Planning Business Partnering inLeeds/London inLeeds/London PUBLISHED THU 24 OCT 2024

The Finance and Planning Directorate in NHS England is looking for talented, and highly motivated people to join the Transformation Directorate Business Partner team as a Manager of Finance and Planning Business Partnering in Financial Planning and Analysis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of the 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.

Within this role you will work with a team of skilled finance and planning professionals. You will employ your analytical and organisational skills working with colleagues to consolidate and prepare overall reports (including narratives) and budgets.

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.

Part Qualified Professional Finance Qualifications (CCAB/CIMA or Equivalent)

Experience of effectively using financial planning, analysis, forecasting and communication skills to deliver a single source of the truth.

Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, Oracle, Power BI, or other budgeting, analysis and reporting software.

Good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and governance rules.

Ability to interpret complex financial data, think strategically, and deliver insightful analysis.

Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting financial information clearly.

Monitoring changes in budgets and forecasts.

About us

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 Jo Parkes on if you would like to discuss.