Finance Business Partner - Clinical Division, Band 8A

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Finance Business Partner to join the Division of Medicine in a key leadership role. The successful candidate will work closely with the key clinical and operational leads within the division to drive the finance agenda, as well as managing the day-to-day activities of the divisional finance team.

This role will provide you with an opportunity to support a division which has a wide variety of interesting specialties and to be part of a forward looking and innovative finance team.

Additional contract details: Fixed Term Contract ending 31st May, 2027

The proposed interview date is 2nd June, 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an experienced, proactive and highly motivated team player looking for their next career challenge within a dynamic and fast paced environment. You will need to demonstrate a positive mindset, personal resilience and the ability to problem solve and prioritise, whilst working to tight deadlines. Prior experience in managing and leading teams is essential.

The role involves interacting with a wide stakeholder base across the Division of Medicine, Finance team and others internal and external to the organisation. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate must be highly organised and be prepared to challenge existing processes and propose new solutions to current problems. You will be CCAB qualified with substantial post-qualification experience. Excellent Microsoft Office skills are also required.

About us

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

We are a highly-motivated finance team offering an environment to further develop your experience and enhance your future career potential. We have been awarded Future Focused Finance accreditation level 2 status. We are extremely proud of this achievement and expect to continue with this onto the highest accredited level 3. This is an exciting time for the finance team and an opportunity for the successful candidate to influence the direction and ethos of the department.

The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, and we offer flexible working.

Details

Date posted

18 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0335

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

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