Strategic Finance Manager - NHS Regional Partnering

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for the East of England Provider Collaborative. You will deliver budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis to support strategic decisions and sustainability.

The role involves managing a small team, driving financial governance and working with partner organisations to ensure robust financial stewardship of public resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Finance function for the EoE Provider Collaborative, ensuring effective financial management, governance and control arrangements.
• Develop, monitor and report budgets, financial plans and forecasts, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making and sustainability.
• Produce high-quality financial reports, analysis and commentary, identifying risks, opportunities and trends, and recommending actions.
• Lead the financial appraisal of business cases, service developments and investment proposals, providing financial modelling, costing and options analysis.
• Support statutory, NHS and internal reporting requirements, ensuring returns and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, commissioning and finance colleagues across partner organisations to support financial planning and performance management.
• Identify and manage financial risks, opportunities and emerging issues, supporting strong financial stewardship.
• Lead the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, reporting tools and controls to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Provide leadership and management to the Finance Assistant and Finance Business Partner, supporting performance, development and workload planning.
• Deputise for the Head of Finance and Performance where appropriate and provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders.

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function for the East of England Provider Collaborative. You will deliver budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial analysis to support strategic decisions and sustainability.

The role involves managing a small team, driving financial governance and working with partner organisations to ensure robust financial stewardship of public resources.