Capital Senior Finance Business Partner

Job summarySurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ambitious, strategic and values-driven Capital Senior Finance Business Partner. This senior leadership role is ideal for a finance professional with expertise in capital planning, leases and business partnering who can influence investment decisions, strengthen financial governance and deliver value for money across the Trust's capital programme.Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across Estates, Digital, operational services and finance, you will provide expert financial leadership, analysis and business partnering support to help deliver the Trust's strategic, operational and financial objectives.Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Accounting, you will lead capital planning, forecasting, business case development, financial modelling, capital accounting, IFRS 16 lease accounting, capital reporting and maintenance of the Capital Asset Register.As a trusted adviser and critical friend,
you will provide financial insight, technical expertise and constructive challenge to support investment decisions and maximise value from capital resources. You will also ensure compliance with NHS guidance, IFRS, statutory requirements and Trust governance arrangements.You will line manage the Capital Accountant and help develop a proactive, high-performing capital finance team.Main duties of the jobAs Capital Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:Provide a comprehensive and proactive capital finance business partnering service to senior stakeholders across the Trust.Lead the financial management, monitoring, forecasting and reporting of the Trust's capital programme.Support development of annual and long-term capital plans aligned to Trust priorities and affordability.Lead financial appraisal, modelling and affordability assessments for capital business cases and investment proposals.Provide specialist advice on capital accounting, IFRS 16 leases, asset valuations, impairments and
capital funding options.Maintain the integrity of the Capital Asset Register and oversee capital accounting processes and controls.Act as a trusted adviser and critical friend, providing constructive challenge to support value for money and informed decision-making.Work collaboratively with Estates, Digital, operational and finance teams to support delivery of capital schemes within agreed budgets and governance requirements.Ensure compliance with NHS guidance, IFRS, Standing Financial Instructions and Trust policies.Line manage and develop the Capital Accountant and deputise for the Associate Director of Financial Accounting when required.Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to undertake a:Virtual Assessment : 28th /29th September 2026Interviews will take place on: Thursday 8th October 2026Please ensure you are available on these dates.About usSurrey 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.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.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!DetailsDate posted28 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
68,852 to 79,638 a year

inclusive of Fringe HCAS allowance

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

EssentialQualified as an Accountant - Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - fully qualifiedEvidence of continued professional developmentDesirableFurther qualification in management or a master degree, EssentialExtensive experience in finance, including demonstrable financial accounting or financial management experience at a senior levelSignificant experience of managing capital projects and programmes, or equivalentSignificant experience of capital accounting including leases and IFRS 16Experience of developing business cases, investment modelling and financial appraisalExperience of capital planning and forecasting, or equivalentExperience of presenting highly complex financial and non-financial information to non-financial colleagues including Senior Managers and ExecutivesExtensive specialist knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and principles with the ability to interpret, apply and explain them in non-routine situations to senior managers and cliniciansSubstantial experience of working autonomously and independently with senior stakeholders to deliver project objectivesExperience of leading projects to a successful conclusionExperience of leading and
managing a teamDesirableStrong understanding of the NHS financial framework
Person Specification

Education

EssentialQualified as an Accountant - Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - fully qualifiedEvidence of continued professional developmentDesirableFurther qualification in management or a master degree, EssentialExtensive experience in finance, including demonstrable financial accounting or financial management experience at a senior levelSignificant experience of managing capital projects and programmes, or equivalentSignificant experience of capital accounting including leases and IFRS 16Experience of developing business cases, investment modelling and financial appraisalExperience of capital planning and forecasting, or equivalentExperience of presenting highly complex financial and non-financial information to non-financial colleagues including Senior Managers and ExecutivesExtensive specialist knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and principles with the ability to interpret, apply and explain them in non-routine situations to senior managers and cliniciansSubstantial experience of working autonomously and independently with senior stakeholders to deliver project objectivesExperience of leading projects to a successful conclusionExperience of leading and
managing a teamDesirableStrong understanding of the NHS financial frameworkDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this
requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see