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CDCS Management Finance Business Partner
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Job ref
320-SNR-CDCS-0228
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£66,582 - £77,368 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
01/05/2026

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Finance Business Partner

Band 8b

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

This role provides senior financial leadership to the Cancer, Diagnostics and Clinical Support (CDCS) Division, working closely with the Divisional Management Team and Business Units to support the delivery of high‑quality, sustainable services. As Acting Divisional Finance Lead, the post‑holder will be a key member of the Divisional Management Team, contributing fully to discussions and decisions on all business matters.

The role offers expert, strategic financial advice to Divisional Board members, Business Unit Leaders and relevant Executive colleagues, supporting informed decision‑making and effective use of resources. You will lead the provision of a comprehensive financial planning and advisory service, enabling teams to manage budgets efficiently, flexibly and in line with organisational priorities.

A strong focus of the role is ensuring robust financial governance, with clear accountability and effective financial control across the Division. You will support the delivery of agreed financial plans while identifying risks and opportunities, and helping services respond to change.

The post also includes line management responsibility for the Divisional Finance Manager and Divisional Business Analyst, and close working with the Deputy Director of Finance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient services through collaborative leadership, sound financial stewardship and inclusive ways of working.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the development and maintenance of effective systems and processes that support strong financial performance management across the Division. This includes implementing and evolving performance management approaches that enable clinicians and managers to access clear, timely financial and non‑financial business intelligence to support informed decision‑making.

Working collaboratively and with professional confidence, the role involves constructively challenging and supporting colleagues, including senior leaders, to ensure accountability for financial performance and use of resources. You will provide high‑quality financial advice and support across the Trust, Divisions and Executive teams, ensuring robust financial input into multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes, including work delivered in partnership with the Integrated Care Board.

The role requires oversight and analysis of a broad range of financial monitoring activities. You will produce accurate, insightful financial reports and forecasts that reflect divisional performance, clearly identifying risks, opportunities and recommended remedial actions where required.

You will take lead responsibility for reporting a robust in‑year and forecast year‑end financial position for the Division, ensuring consistent, transparent reporting at all levels. This includes providing clear financial information to Divisions and Clinical Business Units.

Closing date: 19 April 2026

Interview date: 1 May 2026

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Accountant CCAB
  • Member of the HFMA
  • Post qualification experience in finance

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience of dealing with high volumes of complex, incomplete data
  • Demonstrate experience of communicating with senior managers up to executive level and senior clinicians.
  • Experience of managing a team
  • Experience of working to conflicting and tight deadlines
  • Evidence of highly developed analytical and interpretative skills
Desirable criteria
  • Senior Finance role in the NHS

Communication skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ability to challenge, influence and support Directors and Managers within the Trust
  • Excellent verbal and written skills are required and demonstrated through information analysis and report writing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Chisholm
Job title
Divisional Director CDCS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07909821550

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Centre
Training Centre, Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
Recruitment: 01332 788466
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