Finance Business Partner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7777362/374-LC2326 |
Summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic CCAB/CIMA/CIPFA qualified Accountant (or equivalent NHS experience) to take on a Finance Business Partner role working with a Clinical/Commercial Division/Central Division.
Although advertised as full time, part time/flexible hours requests are also welcome.
You will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with strong time management and organisational skills. You will have excellent communication,
influencing and analysis skills. Advanced Excel skills and experience managing large and varied datasets are also requirements of this role.
This is a varied and challenging role in a complex and dynamic environment but you will have a real opportunity to make a difference to the Trust in securing its financial sustainability.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivery as an inspiring and empowering manager.
As a senior member of the Finance Team the successful candidate will be involved in the management, training and development of other
members of the Trust, both finance and non-finance based, as appropriate.
You will be working with senior financial, clinical and operational managers and executives both inside and outside the Trust.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please see the attached job description, for any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager.
This advert closes on Friday 20 Feb 2026
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