Interim Finance Business Partner (Band 8a)

NHS Organisation | Surrey | Hybrid (1 day on site)

Rate: £35.32 per hour (Umbrella)

Duration: 6 - 12 months

Start: ASAP

We are supporting an NHS organisation in Surrey to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner to support a portfolio of central services, including Digital, People/HR, Finance, Research & Development, Medical Staffing, Pharmacy, and Estates & Facilities.

This is a key role working closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders at Director level, providing strategic financial support across a c.£90m budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to senior leaders, providing insight, challenge and support on financial performance
• Lead on financial planning and forecasting, including supporting budget holders with plans for the upcoming financial year
• Produce and oversee accurate monthly management accounts, ensuring clear analysis of variances and performance
• Support the development of business cases, ensuring robust financial modelling and alignment with organisational priorities
• Build strong relationships across corporate services, helping translate financial data into meaningful, actionable insights
• Support delivery of financial targets and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
• Line manage a Senior Management Accountant, overseeing transactional activity including journals and invoice processing
• Ensure robust financial processes and controls are in place across the portfolio

About You:

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (CCAB) with strong financial management experience in a complex organisation
• Proven experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders, ideally at Director level
• Strong background in budget setting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
• Experience developing or supporting business cases and financial modelling
• Confident managing and prioritising a busy, varied workload
• NHS experience is advantageous, but not essential
• Understanding of specialist income streams (e.g. medical staffing, pharmacy) would be highly beneficial