Acute NHS Trust South East England 49,387 to 56,515 per annum 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid WorkingWe are currently supporting a large Acute NHS Trust in the South East of England to recruit an experienced Band 7 Assistant Finance Business Partner on an interim basis.This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a dynamic NHS finance team, supporting the delivery of high-quality financial management and business partnering services across operational and clinical divisions.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Finance Business Partners in providing financial advice and support to budget holders and senior managers.Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports.Support budget setting, financial planning and year-end processes.Investigate and explain financial variances, identifying risks and opportunities.Work closely with operational teams to improve financial performance and budgetary control.Support the monitoring and delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs).Assist in the preparation of business cases and financial appraisals.Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and supports effective decision-making.Essential RequirementsPrevious NHS finance experience, ideally within an Acute Trust environment.Experience of management accounting, budgeting and forecasting.Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.Good ..... full job details .....