Deputy Finance Business Partner [Developmental Opportunity]
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Team at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves supporting strategic and operational delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services by providing financial advice, robust reporting, and insight. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for designated services, contribute to business planning, and drive efficiency. The position also includes line management of an Assistant Management Accountant and collaboration with clinical and corporate teams to ensure financial sustainability.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality financial management, reporting and advice to designated operational services, supporting effective decision-making and delivery of the Trust's financial objectives.
- Lead on budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of income and expenditure, analysing trends, risks and opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Work in partnership with budget holders, clinical teams and senior managers, building trusted relationships and supporting services to achieve value for money and efficiency improvements.
- Contribute to strategic and service planning, including the development of business cases, service developments and efficiency programmes, using robust financial analysis.
- Line manage an Assistant Management Accountant, supporting their development, and contribute to wider Finance team objectives while promoting sound financial governance and best practice.
Essential criteria
- CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) qualified or part-qualified
- To communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff, both verbally and in writing, including the production of reports
- Knowledge and experience of budgeting and forecasting, costing and financial reporting
- Financial management and accounting experience
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience working within a financial management environment
- Experience of staff management
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Finance Business Partner [Developmental Opportunity]
The closing date is 14 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Finance Business Partner in the Finance Team at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a key role supporting the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services across the Trust. Working closely with operational managers and budget holders, the post holder will provide high-quality financial advice, robust reporting, and insight to support effective decision-making. You will take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance for designated services, contribute to business planning and service developments, and help drive efficiency and value improvement. The role also includes line management of an Assistant Management Accountant and close collaboration with clinical and corporate teams to support the Trust's financial sustainability and strategic objectives. Applicants who are fully CCAB qualified and able to demonstrate the full range of competencies required for the role will be appointed at Band 7 . Candidates who are actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification, or who do not yet demonstrate all of the required competencies, may be appointed at Band 6 within a structured develop
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