Employer NHS England
Employer type NHS
Site Any NHSE EoE base including Fulbourn, Welwyn Garden City, Basildon etc.
Town East of England
Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 13/01/2025 23:59
Finance Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our Organisation The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play. As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities. As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion for an experienced finance professional to join our finance team in the East of England Region, NHS England and Improvement. We are looking for an individual who can successfully operate in a fast paced and exciting environment, has experience working with large and complex organisations and is comfortable working to tight deadlines. Main duties of the job
The key elements of this role are to: Support the consolidation of reported financial positions across the East of England region. Support accurate reporting of actual and forecast data to satisfy both national and regional reporting requirements. Lead and support other elements of the monthly reporting and planning processes as required. Provide insightful financial analysis to identify key trends in data for review and discussion to drive improvement. Provide contextual and benchmarking data to strengthen our interpretation and analysis of the data into meaningful information. Lead on specific projects and support areas commensurate with the role and seniority as required. Build relationships with peers in other regions and national colleagues to influence emerging requirements. Attend national Financial Reporting working groups as required and support regional organisations in implementing national reporting guidance and resolving queries. Actively contribute to internal finance team development and promote positive and inclusive culture, paying attention to equality and diversity in the team and across the directorate. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The individual should be able to demonstrate evidence against the following 6 essential criteria as part of their application: CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant, preferably with some knowledge of the NHS financial framework (although this is not essential). Strong analytical skills and be able to interpret data and translate into key messages. Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Substantial experience of working within a commissioning or assurance environment. Evidence of working under pressure and adhering to strict reporting timelines. Ability to work as part of a team and liaise/support a diverse group of managers. Person specification
Qualifications
CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant Preferably with some knowledge of the NHS financial framework - although this is not essential Analytical & Communication Skills
Strong analytical skills and be able to interpret data and translate into key messages Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information Knowledge & Experience
Substantial experience of working within a commissioning or assurance environment Evidence of working under pressure and adhering to strict reporting timelines Ability to work as part of a team and liaise/support a diverse group of managers Our commitments to you We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position. Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. We welcome informal conversations prior to application or interview.
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NHS AfC: Band 8a
Our Organisation The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play. As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities. As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion for an experienced finance professional to join our finance team in the East of England Region, NHS England and Improvement. We are looking for an individual who can successfully operate in a fast paced and exciting environment, has experience working with large and complex organisations and is comfortable working to tight deadlines. Main duties of the job
The key elements of this role are to: Support the consolidation of reported financial positions across the East of England region. Support accurate reporting of actual and forecast data to satisfy both national and regional reporting requirements. Lead and support other elements of the monthly reporting and planning processes as required. Provide insightful financial analysis to identify key trends in data for review and discussion to drive improvement. Provide contextual and benchmarking data to strengthen our interpretation and analysis of the data into meaningful information. Lead on specific projects and support areas commensurate with the role and seniority as required. Build relationships with peers in other regions and national colleagues to influence emerging requirements. Attend national Financial Reporting working groups as required and support regional organisations in implementing national reporting guidance and resolving queries. Actively contribute to internal finance team development and promote positive and inclusive culture, paying attention to equality and diversity in the team and across the directorate. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The individual should be able to demonstrate evidence against the following 6 essential criteria as part of their application: CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant, preferably with some knowledge of the NHS financial framework (although this is not essential). Strong analytical skills and be able to interpret data and translate into key messages. Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information. Substantial experience of working within a commissioning or assurance environment. Evidence of working under pressure and adhering to strict reporting timelines. Ability to work as part of a team and liaise/support a diverse group of managers. Person specification
Qualifications
CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant Preferably with some knowledge of the NHS financial framework - although this is not essential Analytical & Communication Skills
Strong analytical skills and be able to interpret data and translate into key messages Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information Knowledge & Experience
Substantial experience of working within a commissioning or assurance environment Evidence of working under pressure and adhering to strict reporting timelines Ability to work as part of a team and liaise/support a diverse group of managers Our commitments to you We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. If applying for this role on a secondment basis, please make sure you have obtained prior agreement from your current line manager to apply for this position. Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. We welcome informal conversations prior to application or interview.
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