Finance Business Partner - Income | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum / pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX4 2PG |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7649091/321-CORP-53781272-B8b |
Summary
Finance Business Partner (Income)
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivatedFinance Business Partner (Income)to lead and protect the Trust’s income position at a senior strategic level.
This is a pivotal role within the Finance Directorate, providing expert leadership across all aspects of NHS income, including commissioner contracts, provider‑to‑provider agreements and specialised commissioning. You will be the Trust’s technical authority on theNHS Payment Scheme, tariff and counting and coding rules, ensuring income is accurately planned, validated, reported and maximised.
You will take responsibility for monitoring and reporting income of approximately£1.6bn per annum, ensuring strong controls, robust audit trails and high‑quality forecasting.
You will:
• Provide strategic leadership for all income streams, including commissioner contracts, provider‑to‑provider agreements and specialised commissioning
• Lead the Trust’s annual income planning process and support long‑term financial modelling
• Oversee the full monthly income assurance cycle, including validation, reconciliation and reporting
• Lead and develop the Income Team, setting high standards of performance, assurance and customer service
• Act as a senior adviser to the Deputy Director of Finance, CFO and executive colleagues on income risks, opportunities and system changes
• Represent the Trust in negotiations and discussions with ICBs, NHS England, DHSC and external providers
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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TheFinance Business Partner - Incomeis a senior role within the Finance Directorate, responsible for leading all aspects of the Trust’s income, including commissioner contracts, provider-to-provider agreements and specialised commissioning arrangements. As the Trust’s expert on the NHS Payment Scheme, tariff and counting & coding rules, the post holder ensures income is accurately planned, validated, reported and protected.
Working closely with clinical divisions, operational teams, coding and analytics colleagues, the role leads the income assurance cycle, supports annual contract negotiations, and provides clear advice to the Deputy Director of Finance and senior leaders on income risks and opportunities. The post holder manages the Income Team and represents the Trust in discussions with the ICB, NHS England and external providers.
This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of the Trust’s financial position and supporting delivery of high-quality, sustainable patient care.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026
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