Finance Manager - Commissioning and Costing

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as a Finance Manager in the Commissioning and Costing team. You will provide high-quality financial management and support, ensuring compliance with NHS guidelines while fostering an inclusive workplace. The role involves advising senior management and delivering complex financial information to secure the Trust's income. If you possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Services

Fast-track Physiotherapy Services

Staff Recognition Awards

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in NHS commissioning, costing, or financial management roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard financial management and support for the Trust.
• Deliver complex financial information in line with NHS guidelines.
• Support financial planning, budget setting, and contract monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Accuracy

Team Player

Tools

CIVICA software SLAM

Costmaster

Job description

Go back Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Manager - Commissioning and Costing

Closing date: 20 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT as a Finance Manager in the Commissioning and Costing team.

We are a Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards Level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, seeing it as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values, and behaviours. We believe that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger, more creative work environment that leads to better patient outcomes.

Applicants must be able to work to challenging deadlines, be numerate, accurate, and possess good computer skills. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a committed team player, reliable, and dedicated to achieving their goals and the Trust's core values. We seek someone who will contribute fully to the team spirit.

Main duties of the job

The Finance Manager will provide high-standard financial management, commissioning, costing, and contracting advice and support for the Trust. The post holder will support and advise Directors and Budget Managers within Clinical and Corporate Directorates. They will be a key member of the Senior Finance Team, supporting senior management within the Directorates.

The role involves delivering high-quality complex financial information in line with NHS guidelines and policies, including the National Payment System, Income reporting, and NHS commissioning regulations, to secure the Trust's income from commissioners.

The post also involves supporting financial planning, budget setting, contract monitoring, and the National Cost Collection process, including the ongoing development of Patient Level Costing.

The Finance Manager will provide guidance on complex, contentious, and sensitive financial issues, supporting strategic financial and business planning, and advising at all levels within the organization.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide outstanding care to our patients and support our staff through various benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• We foster an inclusive and supportive culture, encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work, with Staff Networks identifying areas for improvement.
• Staff recognition is integral, with regular appraisals and awards such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month, and Colleague Recognition Awards.
• We support staff wellbeing through an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and fast-track physiotherapy services.
• Our staff benefits include schemes to promote health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. If you have questions, contact Sharon Ainley at 01423 555418 or [e-mail].

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

• At least 3 years' experience in NHS commissioning, costing, or financial management roles.
• Experience with CIVICA software SLAM and Costmaster.
• Understanding of NHS acute services and activity.
• Experience with benchmarking, including model health.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

£46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro rata.