Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Finance Business Partner

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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an ambitious, values-driven Finance Business Partner to provide expert financial leadership, advice and constructive challenge to the Neighbourhood Mental Health Division. This role is suited to a highly motivated finance professional who can influence decision-making, improve financial performance and deliver value for money.
About the Role
Working closely with the Divisional Director, clinical and operational leaders and senior managers, you will deliver a comprehensive, proactive and high-quality financial management and business partnering service. You will build strong relationships and act as a visible and trusted adviser.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management, you will be responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the Division, ensuring robust financial information, insightful analysis and effective financial governance support the delivery of the Trust's strategic priorities. You will also lead on productivity and value-for-money initiatives, using benchmarking and performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support financial sustainability.
As a leader within Financial Management, you will also provide direction and development support to finance colleagues and work to strengthen the financial literacy of non-finance managers.
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- Provide a comprehensive, proactive and high-quality financial management and business partnering service to the clinical division.
- Lead annual planning, budget setting, forecasting and month-end reporting for your portfolio.
- Produce clear, accurate financial and performance reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities and actions.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Divisional Directors and senior managers, providing expert financial advice and constructive challenge to support informed decision-making.
- Lead financial appraisal and modelling for business cases, ensuring they are affordable, financially robust and demonstrate value for money.
- Support the identification, development, delivery and monitoring of Cost Improvement Programmes, ensuring benefits are measurable and sustainable.
- Drive productivity and value-for-money initiatives through benchmarking, analysis of financial, activity and workforce data, and service improvement programmes.
- Provide leadership, line management and development support to finance staff, setting clear expectations and assuring the quality of reporting and financial controls.
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.


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We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Important Information
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Monday 12th or Friday 16th October 2026.
- Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
- Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Emily Powis
Job title: Associate Director of Financial Management
Email address: emily.powis@sabp.nhs.uk
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