Overview

Assistant Finance Business Partner - Band 6/7 depending on experience. Jointly work with the Divisional Director, Finance Business Partner and senior managers to provide a comprehensive range of expert financial advice, training and support to enable delivery of services efficiently and economically, and to ensure achievement of financial targets. This role is based at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.Location: Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9RW. Band 6 with a salary of £38,682 to £54,710 per year. Permanent, full-time or flexible working patterns.Responsibilities

Provide financial support to assigned directorates with full compliance to best financial practice, including budget setting, financial budget reporting, forecasting of expenditure and income/activity, maximisation of income, and delivery of Trust Efficiency Programme Savings.Communicate complex financial information to non-financial managers to facilitate effective decision making.Support identification and development of service transformation and Trust Efficiency programmes and monitor achievements to meet strategic objectives.Deliver comprehensive financial analysis including reporting on covid expenditure, develop business cases, support the Trust Efficiency Programme and ensure delegated budgets are effectively managed.Qualifications

CCAB qualified accountant or working towards qualification; initiative, drive and ability to work in a complex, changing environment; commitment to quality improvements.Self-motivated with analytical mindset and exceptional communication skills; collaborative approach; ability to work with clinicians and budget holders.Strong communication skills, experience with stakeholders with competing requirements, and ability to meet tight deadlines.Essential Skills and Experience

Literate in modern IT software; excellent IT skills for manipulating large data sets.Strong understanding of accounting principles and practice; ability to deduce key points from large data sets.Ability to manage workload, prioritise, and lead others; strong presentation and interpersonal skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities.Experience providing financial advice to clinical/non-clinical managers and budget holders; experience supporting clinical redesign and cost efficiency; knowledge of NHS financial accounting systems and practices.Desirable

Degree or equivalent; experience in Finance Department; ability to interpret DH/Monitor guidance and improve financial systems.Other Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks as required; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act considerations.UK skilled worker sponsorship considered; current UK professional registration required (NHS Careers).About Us and Values

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves 250,000 people and aims to improve health outcomes through collaboration with health and care partners. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence. We encourage applications from all eligible candidates; we particularly welcome Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.Benefits

Flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, sick pay, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, and finance.Job Details

Date posted: 03 September 2025Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference: 245-ADM7FIN-09-25

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