About this role
Job summary Sulis hospital is a leading private hospital in the area and is wholly owned by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. As well as private clients, Sulis is also seeing increasing numbers of NHS patients and is growing fast, with ambitious initiatives such as the new NHS diagnostics and orthopaedics facilities which officially opened in the June 2025.
We are currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the Finance Team to support the growth in business. The posts would suit individuals looking to progress within accounting/wide range of accounting areas to be involved as the finance team is relatively small and there are opportunities to learn new skills whilst supporting the operational staff within the team.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will support the budget setting and budget management meetings, the month end and year end process and look for and recommend efficiency savings. The post reports directly to the Associate Director of Finance and will be expected to develop strong links with both the Business Intelligence team, financial services team and Unit leads for departments within the hospital.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an awareness of commercial accounting balanced with the ability to work in a complex NHS/private environment.
About us An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.
We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.
Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will support the budget setting and budget management meetings, the month end and year end process and look for and recommend efficiency savings. The post reports directly to the Associate Director of Finance and will be expected to develop strong links with both the Business Intelligence team, financial services team and Unit leads for departments within the hospital.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an awareness of commercial accounting balanced with the ability to work in a complex NHS/private environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications, Previous Knowledge and ExperienceGCSEs and A-Levels. ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA qualified/ Finalist Previous experience in a Management Accounting role. Experience with Unit 4 ledger system Experience within the healthcare industry.
Desirable
Experience with Unit 4 ledger system Experience within the healthcare industry.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Employer details Employer name Sulis Hospital Bath
Address Sulis Hospital
Foxcote Avenue
Peasedown St John
Bath
BA2 8SQ
Employer's website https://www.sulishospital.com/ (Opens in a new tab)