Finance Manager – Healthcare Group Consolidations

Primary Care Careers; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bedford is seeking an experienced finance manager to lead financial operations on a full-time basis. The candidate should have a strong background in preparing management accounts, financial compliance, and NHS-related processes. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll, VAT returns, and group accounts. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health and growth of the group while providing competitive benefits including NHS pension scheme and living wage accreditation.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Living Wage Foundation accreditation

Eye-care vouchers

Annual leave: minimum 23 days FTE

Paid breaks

Qualifications

• Demonstrable financial expertise and experience in management accounts.
• Strong background in financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting cycles.
• Competent user of IT systems and familiarity with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts.
• Oversight of payroll and pensions management.
• Lead on contractual and IT systems oversight across the group.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Education

Qualified part-qualified accountant or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

A healthcare organization in Bedford is seeking an experienced finance manager to lead financial operations on a full-time basis. The candidate should have a strong background in preparing management accounts, financial compliance, and NHS-related processes. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll, VAT returns, and group accounts. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial health and growth of the group while providing competitive benefits including NHS pension scheme and living wage accreditation.