Finance Business Partner - Operational Finance | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£66,582 - £77,368 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Poole, BH15 2JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of three hospitals; the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital, which merged on 1 October 2020, creating a new organisation. The Trust provides huge opportunities and benefits in Dorset to the way patient care is delivered now and in the future and will lead to better outcomes, improved quality and more efficient service delivery.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD.

• We are caring

• We are one team

• We are listening to understand

• We are open and honest

• We are always improving

• We are inclusive

They underpin everything the Trust’s does now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients and visitors, but also how we treat each other – our valued team mates and colleagues.

Interview: 8th September

We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services & Operations (CG).

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance (ADOF), you will directly line-manage the CG financial portfolio, working closely with the CG triumvirate to provide a comprehensive range of specialist and expert financial advice, training and support to enable the delivery of services efficiently and economically, as well as ensuring the achievement of all CG financial targets. The FBP will provide comprehensive management support to the ADOF, deputising as appropriate.

The post holder will use high level technical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiating skills to develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external managers across the NHS and wider system, andwork autonomously as an expert practitioner, with minimal supervision, using own initiative to make operational decisions often without reference to others.

Applicants must be a CCAB Accountant and NHS Experience is highly desirable. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams.

For more information on this role please contact Ian Smith, Associate Director of Finance - Corporates onian.smith71@nhs.net

Base Location:Hybrid working between Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Yeomans Way and flexible home working.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Band 8b salary package starting at £66,582 and increasing to £77,368

• 27 – 33 days holiday (excl bank holidays based on length of NHS service)

• Hybrid and flexible working available

• Generous relocation package available

• Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits

To succeed in this role at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with senior finance experience in a medium to large organisation. Prior experience of working in an NHS operational finance team is desirable but not essential.

• Have experience of leading a small team and be familiar with activity and income budget setting and reporting, business case development and activity and capacity planning.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in working with operational teams and other corporate functions to deliver a mature rounded service.

• We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to support the Corporate Services & Operations (CG).

• Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance (ADOF), you will directly line-manage the CG financial portfolio, working closely with the CG triumvirate to provide a comprehensive range of specialist and expert financial advice, training and support to enable the delivery of services efficiently and economically, as well as ensuring the achievement of all CG financial targets. The FBP will provide comprehensive management support to the ADOF, deputising as appropriate.

• The post holder will use high level technical, analytical, interpersonal and negotiating skills to develop excellent working relationships with a wide range of internal and external managers across the NHS and wider system, and work autonomously as an expert practitioner, with minimal supervision, using own initiative to make operational decisions often without reference to others.

• Applicants must be a CCAB Accountant and NHS Experience is highly desirable. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams.

For more information on this role please see the full candidate pack attached to the advert or please contact Ian Smith - Associate Director of Finance - Corporate Services. l details of the job description and person specification for the Band 8b Finance Business Partner - Operational Finance.

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

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