Finance Business Partner (XN09)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's award-winning Finance department.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the UK. Joining the Trust's Finance department, you would be part of a high-performing and committed team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-focused, and sustainable healthcare, with a focus on clinically led transformation to serve patients better in the future.

Expected Shortlisting Date: 30/08/2025

Planned Interview Date: 18/09/2025

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a senior, qualified, and experienced Accountant to join the Financial Management team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management advice and support to managers and clinicians within a Clinical Service Unit (CSU).

You will also lead and manage a team of CSU accountants and financial staff, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.

The role offers opportunities to lead projects and initiatives across the wider finance function.

The Person we are looking for

• Fully qualified CCAB or ACMA Accountant
• Experience in a finance function, preferably in financial management
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, policies, and procedures
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make judgements involving multiple options
• Inclusive leadership style with the ability to challenge, negotiate, and influence
• Experience leading cross-cutting projects and collaborating with stakeholders to improve performance
• Autonomous and results-driven, committed to delivering quality services efficiently

About us

At LTHT, you will join over 22,000 colleagues committed to providing exceptional patient care, respecting each other, and working together. LTHT is a major NHS England teaching hospital with a turnover exceeding £2 billion and a significant efficiency savings target.

We support community health and wellbeing, research, education, and innovation, playing a vital role in the Leeds region.

We are committed to redeploying 'at risk' staff to new roles, and our recruitment process may be delayed or paused during this process. Please bear with us and contact us if you have questions.

Job responsibilities

The role includes leading projects across the finance function and providing expert financial advice.

Person Specification Experience

• Extensive experience providing detailed financial advice to management
• Experience in budget setting, financial planning, and reporting within the NHS
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and make informed judgments
• Experience leading collaborative projects to improve performance

Skills and Behaviours

• Ability to react quickly to financial requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills
• Effective communication and leadership skills, confident in challenging and being challenged

Qualifications

• Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA)
• At least 5 O levels/GCSEs, including Maths and English