Interim Finance Business Partner in Healthcare
In 2022, NHS England (NHSE) required an Interim Finance Business Partner to support the programme of work undertaken in the delivery of the National Covid-19 response. NHSE required someone who
What we do
recruiting Services
The right one, not just anyone.
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INTERIM
MANAGEMENT
LEADING EXPERTS PROVEN TO DELIVER
Practicus is a leading interim management provider. We have been in the top 10 of the provider rankings every year for over a decade and in the Top 5 for the last six. You can depend on us for a decent brief, thorough vetting and due diligence, with accurate representation of worthwhile candidates.
Executive Search
Executive Search Tailored to You
Practicus’s tailored, transparent and insightful approach combined with second-to-none communication sets us apart in the executive search industry. We foster genuine connections and deliver exceptional leadership solutions.
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HIRES
THE PEOPLE YOU NEED LONG-TERM
The world is changing. There are no business-as-usual jobs at a senior level any more. We all need to deliver against particular challenges, with particular outcomes expected. And we need to deliver quickly. We will support you in building the team you need to oversee transition and transformation in your business
Fractional
Flexible leadership. Lasting impact.
You may need top talent but you may not need a full-time hire. Fractional professionals give you access to senior expertise, only when you need it. Whether it’s shaping strategy, unlocking growth, or filling a short-term gap, fractional talent delivers focus, flexibility, and real impact — without the cost of a permanent or interim role.
fixed-term
contractors
EXCELLENT CAPABILITY ON PAYROLL
In any change programme, there are likely to be straightforward needs that require an outside specialist but where budget is constrained or an interim would simply be excessive. Fixed term contractors can fill the gaps and take on specialist assignments that are uncomplicated by politics or ambiguity.
consulting Services
Discover, design, deliver
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• Tried and tested solutions from industry tailored to your particular circumstances
• Close collaboration with you and your teams
• Always the ‘A’ team – the capability and subject matter expertise to make a difference
• Flexible staffing as your needs change during the engagement
• Long-term partnership with handover of IP and knowledge transfer to your teams
OFF-THE-SHELF SOLUTIONS
Popular client solutions available off the shelf.
Flexible, cost-efficient + high value
- Inject portfolio expertise and tools to optimise value of PMO outputs
Support the regular ‘heartbeat activities’ of the portfolio
Measures that drive focus on successful outcomes and continuous improvement
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An assessment of your PMO is a catalyst for improved delivery
• Current position measured against targets
• Leadership priorities and PMO output alignment score
• Evaluation Tools + Templates
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Ensuring true strategic value from your project portfolio
A framework for consolidating and prioritising your project portfolio tailored to your strategy that places managing value at its core.
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Realise the full potential of your leadership team with projects and programmes
Combining one-to-one time with facilitated group sessions to engage and challenge executive-level thinking and practices relating to Change leadership.
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Data Navigator
Detailed recommendations on your data capabilities and their future direction
Benchmarking, diagnostic and bespoke recommendations tailored to the situation on the ground in your organisation and its future strategy.
- Maximising use of data for business needs
- Aligning data disciplines to business objectives
- Supporting the business in decision-making, efficiency and value generation
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Capability realisation
Expert teams to improve your data capability
- Delivery of statements of work and discrete work packages
- Small, expert teams that will be agile around your priorities
- A true partnership mindset dedicated to supporting delivery
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ADVISING
Trusted by business leaders when they need independent, practical advice from someone who has been there and done it.
Our Advisory service is designed to save you time, money and unnecessary stress when going through periods of change.
Whether it’s facilitating a confidential one-to-one chat with an Advisor, or partnering to provide longer-term support cross-industry, our Advisory service is designed to help you navigate change.
Our advisory services enable you to:
Save time and money – through practical independent advice
Avoid costly mistakes – by knowing the pitfalls
Gain confidence and assurance of your approach – through validating it
Give your mind some breathing space – on important challenges and opportunities
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SECTORS
Darren Tolhurst, CEO, Practicus
"Change and transformation respect no borders. As sectors evolve, merge and split to form new industries so too must we in pursuit of helping our clients navigate change."
Practicus works across sectors to meet client needs. The sectors below show some of those that we are involved with currently.
WE Work across
Functions
Practicus works across functions for a truly integrated approach to change.
functions
Some of the functions that we most regularly working with:
case studies
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Review of Current Health and Safety Procedures
Placement Health & Safety Consultant The opportunity An ambulance service was looking for an experienced interim to deliver a horizon scan on their current Health and Safety polices over a
HR + Finance Transformation
This global data, insights and consulting company had a transformation strategy and engaged Practicus to deliver key components of it across HR, Finance and Procurement Functions. Business Case Development The
Future Architecture on a Page
The Board of a large Insurance enterprise wanted to get a clear picture of current IT architecture on a page and what a future state would look like. The opportunity
