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Strategic Finance Business Partner – Transformation and Efficiency

Job Title: Strategic Business Partner – Transformation and Efficiency
Location: Wakefield, Springhill
Band: Band 7
Salary: Competitive, with generous professional development support
Working Pattern: Full-time / Hybrid working options available

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join us as a Strategic Business Partner – Transformation and Efficiency.

This pivotal role will see you leading our Transformation and Efficiency Team, driving forward the Trust’s Efficiency Plan, and supporting wider change projects across the organisation. As a trusted subject matter expert, you’ll provide strategic financial advice, champion innovation, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

  1. Leading the delivery of our Transformation and Efficiency agenda.
  2. Providing expert financial guidance to senior leaders and operational teams.
  3. Ensuring accurate treatment of savings and robust CIP governance.
  4. Producing high-quality reports and national returns to strict deadlines.
  5. Representing YAS at regional and national forums, sharing best practice.

What we’re looking for

  1. CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial NHS finance experience.
  2. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
  3. Expertise in CIP accounting, strategic financial planning, and performance management.
  4. Experience building strong relationships and influencing at senior levels.
  5. Commitment to our values of Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, and Improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the financial future of YAS and ensure our services remain sustainable, efficient, and fit for the future.

Reporting to: Head of Financial Strategy

Time Commitment: Full-time

Hybrid Working: Available

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 (£46,148 to £52,809p.a)

Location: Wakefield Springhill

Download: full job pack

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Strategic Finance Officer – Capital

Job Title: Strategic Finance Officer – Capital
Location: Wakefield, Springhill (Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust)
Band: Band 4
Salary: Competitive, with generous professional development support
Working Pattern: Full-time / Hybrid working options available

Job Overview

We’re recruiting a Strategic Finance Officer – Capital to support our busy Capital Finance Team.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their finance experience and develop specialist skills in capital planning, lease accounting, and asset management. Working closely with the Assistant Business Partner – Capital, you’ll play a key part in managing the Trust’s asset register, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring the integrity of capital reporting.

What you’ll be doing

  1. Maintaining the Trust’s fixed asset register, including leases.
  2. Supporting the development of the Capital Plan and annual returns.
  3. Providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.
  4. Reconciling and maintaining key capital systems and records.
  5. Assisting with capital reporting, investment analysis, and audits.

What we’re looking for

  1. AAT Technician Level or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
  2. Experience working in a finance team, ideally in the NHS or a large organisation.
  3. Excellent numerical, organisational, and IT skills (Excel essential).
  4. Ability to manage your own workload and meet strict deadlines.
  5. A flexible, detail-focused team player, committed to our values of Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, and Improvement.

This is a great opportunity to grow your finance career within a supportive NHS team, contributing to investment decisions that shape patient care across Yorkshire.

Reporting to: Assistant Finance Business Partner – Capital

Time Commitment: Full-time

Hybrid Working: Available

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 4 (£27,485 to £30,162)

Location: Wakefield

Download: full job pack

Closing date: 12th October 2025