Finance Manager

Health Jobs UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust in London as a Finance Manager. Play a crucial role in supporting clinical divisions and shaping financial strategies to enhance patient care. This position offers excellent career development and the opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Staff recognition programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the NHS or similar organisation.
• Ability to translate complex data into financial models.
• Advanced experience using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end analysis and forecasting.
• Drive productivity and efficiency.
• Advise on financial decision-making at a senior level.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification

Degree level qualification

Tools

Excel

Computerised accounting systems

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Join a Finance Team Making a Real Difference in Healthcare

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the UK's most respected NHS Trusts? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is offering an exciting opportunity to join their Finance Business Partnering Team as a Finance Manager, supporting a clinical division.

They are looking to appoint amotivated and experienced Finance Managerto help shape the financial strategy of their clinical services, working closely with senior operational and clinical leaders.

Main duties of the job

• Why This Role?

As a Finance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a portfolio of directorates, acting as the primary finance lead for your area. Backed by a supportive team including a Deputy Finance Manager and Management Accountant, you will lead on:

• Month-end analysis and reporting
• Forecasting and business planning
• Driving productivity and efficiency
• Financial modelling and investment appraisals
• Advising on financial decision-making at a senior level

You'll be a key member of the divisional leadership team, helping to navigate financial challenges and deliver sustainable, high-quality care. This is more than just a numbers role - it's about building strong partnerships and making a real impact.

About us

What We're Looking For

Imperial are seeking experienced finance professionals with a collaborative approach and a passion for healthcare. You'll be confident working at a senior level, comfortable challenging and influencing decision-makers, and skilled at translating complex financial data into clear insights.

What You'll Get in Return

At Imperial College Healthcare, they believe in doing extraordinary things - and that includes supporting their people to thrive. When you join, you'll benefit from:

• A vibrant, inclusive team environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Access to wellbeing and staff recognition programmes
• Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans and discounted on-site leisure facilities

We are proud to live our values of Expert, Kind, Collaborative and Aspirational - and we're looking for individuals who share that commitment.

A Place to Grow

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your experience, or take the next big step in your NHS finance career, this is an opportunity to grow and make a difference at one of London's leading healthcare providers.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options. Please speak to us about how we can support your needs at interview.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification
• Degree level qualification

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD

Experience
Essential criteria

• Experience of working within the NHS or similar sized organisation
• Experience of translating complex data from various systems into a clear and comprehensive financial model
• Experience of computerised accounting financial systems
• Experience in accounting e.g. Processing journals
• Experience of reconciling control accounts
• Experience in accounting policies e.g. IFRS
• Business and capacity planning linked to forecasting
• Advanced experience of using Excel, Word and Outlook
• Working effectively and efficiently in a fast-changing environment
• Experience in working with minimal supervision
• Experience of manging people
• Experience of implementing change
• Ability to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior teams
• Experience of investigation and analysis into financial issues including evidence of detailed and precise report writing skills
• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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• Job description ( PDF , 609.3 KB )
• Functional requirements ( PDF , 472.6 KB )
• Our Strategy 2023-25 ( PDF , 230.4 KB )