Finance Business Partner - South West and Wales

We are recruiting a full time Finance Business Partner to join our commercial team at Priory. Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll take financial responsibility for a portfolio of services across our South West and Wales region, working with senior leaders to improve financial performance, achieve business objectives and identify opportunities for commercial growth.This is a remote role, with the successful candidate required to be based within the region. Frequent travel across South West England and Wales, and to other Priory locations, will be required, including overnight stays. A full UK driving licence is essential.This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you'll be doing

You will partner with the Managing Director, Hospital Directors and Service Managers to drive financial performance, provide commercial insight and support effective decision-making.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing month-end reports, analysing variances and identifying risks and opportunities.

• Managing budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance and recommending corrective action where needed.

• Supporting tenders, pricing, fee uplifts and contract renewals.

• Evaluating business cases and new opportunities to drive commercial growth.

• Maintaining strong financial controls and investigating financial discrepancies.

• Attending monthly business reviews with the Managing Director, recommending actions to improve performance.

• Building financial awareness across services through guidance and training for non-finance colleagues.

• Contributing to wider Group projects and operational improvements.

What you'll bring to the role

You will bring experience as a Commercial Manager, Management Accountant or in a similar finance role, with a strong understanding of financial management and commercial performance.You’ll be confident working autonomously, balancing competing priorities and translating financial insights into practical solutions that improve business performance.With strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, you’ll be able to:

• Identify opportunities to improve financial and commercial performance.

• Build effective relationships with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders, influencing decisions and driving improvements.

• Translate financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Improve financial awareness and support better decision-making across services.

This position is a leadership role at Priory and during the interview process we will be assessing candidates against our leadership behaviours. These are a set of ten values driven behaviours that define great leadership at Priory. They are integral to driving a positive high performing culture where we strive to deliver the best care and outcomes for the people we support. You can find out more about our interview approach and our leadership behaviours here.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Car Allowance £5,200

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!

• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service

• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role

• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits

• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks

• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)

• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)

• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)

• Gym Flex (qualifying period)

• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme

• Eye Care Vouchers

• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme

• Access to development opportunities

• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

• Leadership & management development

• Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.

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