Interim Band 8A Finance Business Partner NHS Organisation Ideally on-site (flexible / remote considered for the right candidate) 3 months initially (strong likelihood of extension) We are partnering with an NHS organisation to appoint an experienced Band 8A Finance professional to support operational finance leadership within a busy NHS Trust. This is a key interim role, providing strategic financial insight, reporting and business partnering to senior stakeholders during a period of increased demand. Key Responsibilities Provide proactive financial advice and analysis to senior managers and operational teams Lead on the production of monthly financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis Support budget setting processes, monitoring and financial planning across services Work with budget holders to challenge spend, identify efficiencies and deliver CIP targets Develop and present business cases and investment appraisals to support decision making Provide financial input into contracting, commissioning and service delivery changes Analyse complex financial data to assess risks, trends and performance Build strong relationships with clinical and non-financial stakeholders, influencing decision making Support and lead elements of the finance team, including mentoring and workload management Ensure compliance with NHS financial frameworks, policy and reporting requirements Essential Requirements Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) Significant ..... full job details .....