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Senior Finance Business Partner

Watford, Hertfordshire

Senior Finance Business Partner

  1. Permanent
£75,000 - £80,000 per annum
DEI30089

Watford, Hertfordshire

The details

We are partnering with a leading multi-site organisation to appoint a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a high-profile role supporting operational and clinical leaders, providing strategic financial insight, driving performance, and influencing key business decisions.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with previous experience in a multisite environment and a proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across complex organisations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior operational and executive leadership teams to provide financial guidance and commercial support.
  • Deliver insightful financial analysis to drive performance improvement and informed decision-making.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Challenge and support budget holders to maximise financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.
  • Monitor key financial and operational KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and investment appraisals to senior stakeholders.
  • Support cost improvement programmes and efficiency initiatives while maintaining quality of patient care.
  • Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting, and controls.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in a Finance Business Partnering role.
  • Previous multisite experience is desirable
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience managing and developing finance team members would be advantageous.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

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