Senior Finance Manager - Capital and Strategy

NHS; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial management for a £400m annual budget and a £150m capital programme. The role includes producing financial plans, managing investments, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must be professionally qualified accountants with experience in a complex organization and possess knowledge of NHS finance practices.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant required.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NHS capital accounting rules needed.
• Senior level experience in a complex organization essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce medium- and long-term financial plans and budgets.
• Manage the Trust’s capital programme and secure investment funding.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and operational leadership.

Skills

Knowledge of NHS Finance and Accounting practice

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

CCAB or CIMA membership

Evidence of continuing professional development

Tools

Financial ledger systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Manager – Wye Valley Trust, Herefordshire. Lead the capital programme financial management, strategic planning and performance for a £400m annual budget and a £150m five‑year capital programme.

Responsibilities

Produce medium‑ and long‑term financial plans, budgets and reporting in line with the ACFO and NHS strategy. Secure and advise on complex investment funding, manage the Trust’s capital programme, lead planning and internal/external reporting, and collaborate with clinical teams, operational leadership and the Finance Senior Leadership team.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Professionally qualified accountant – CCAB or CIMA membership.
• Evidence of continuing professional development with the post holder’s professional accounting body.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of NHS Finance and Accounting practice.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS capital accounting rules and application.
• Clear understanding of business cases, investment appraisal and costing principles.
• Highly competent software user – Advanced Excel, financial ledger systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a dynamic environment.

Experience

• Senior level experience operating within a large complex organisation.
• Experience of report writing, presentation and complex financial model production.

Desirable

• DHSC Better Business Case – Foundation level.