Finance Manager

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance Business Partnering team of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are looking to appoint 2 Finance Managers to support the Medicine and Integrated Care (MIC) and Surgery & Cancer (SCC) clinical divisions.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Finance Manager forms a critical part of the divisional Business Partnering team. The role supports a portfolio of directorates, with support from a Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager and a Band 5/6 Management Accountant.

The Finance Manager is the first point of contact for their directorates in delivering month end analysis/reporting, forecasting, supporting business planning, productivity and the efficiency agenda, as well as providing financial advice and options appraisal for proposed investments. It is a key role which works closely with directorate leadership teams, as well as being a senior member of the finance function, providing support and leadership to colleagues both within the financial management team and across the wider function.

The finance team are valued and respected by operational and clinical colleagues within the Division, and the successful candidates will be able to develop strong relationships which lead to working together to understand and manage the financial challenges facing services.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide a high quality analytical service to the Business Partnering Team.
2. To provide assurance to the Finance Business Partner of the quality of historic, current and forecast financial information through completion of analytical review processes.
3. To be accountable to the Finance Business Partner for the adherence to Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from NHS England.

About us

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.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CR-855

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital, London, W1 1NY

Job description Job 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

• CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification
• Degree level qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• 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 managing 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: St. Mary's Hospital, London, W1 1NY

Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/