Senior Financial Advisor – Service Improvement & Reporting | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Company: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Preston

Posted: April 22nd, 2026

Senior Finance Business Partner – One LSC Finance supporting Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, based at Preston Business Centre.

CCAB or CIMA qualified with a strong background in Financial Management.
Forward‑thinking, proactive, capable of leading a team to support the strategic direction of the Finance Directorate and the Trust.

Lead strategic financial advice for cross‑cutting workstreams identified in the Model Hospital / Model Health Systems data.
Support the Trust with effective use of external/internal benchmarking data to drive efficiencies.
Ensure statutory/NHS returns represent a true and fair view and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.
Investigate and advise on highly complex business management issues to enhance financial awareness and business performance.
Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
Provide strategic solutions for intricate financial challenges.
Foster a patient‑centric approach to financial success, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a unified and holistic approach to financial management.
Develop internal relationships and work with Continuous Improvement, Finance & Procurement Teams and key stakeholders.
Lead the Department in advising and recommending alternative courses of action to improve financial performance.
Produce realistic forecasts for FRP in agreement with Divisional Finance Leads/Service Leads.
Provide overall management and supervision to the Divisional Financial Management Team, fostering an efficient and timely service.
Deliver complex financial performance reports for the division to the Assistant Finance Director and Executive Team.

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