Finance Manager
- NHS
- Part Time
- Southampton
- 57528.00 - 64750.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a finance manager to join one of our clinical divisions and support the overarching financial strategy of our £1bn+ high-performing NHS Foundation Trust.
Working collaboratively, you will ensure the delivery of a professional, dynamic, and proactive service and take responsibility for providing comprehensive financial management support to a division. You will be a key part of the finance team, providing financial leadership to the organisation and supporting the achievement of the finance team's vision.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to make a significant impact by taking their next step in this exciting challenge within a high-performing finance team.
Please click below for more details about this vacancy, including the person specification, which outlines the essential and desirable skills needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job responsibilities
To provide a financial analysis of the Divisions clinical and non-clinical activities To oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly management accounts for the Division, working with the Divisions Finance Business Partner on the monthly reporting, trend, and variance analysis Support the Finance Business Partner in developing the financial models and scenario appraisals within Business Cases for new services or investments. To lead the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) programme for the Division, working closely with the Senior Management Accountant to cost, track and transact CIP schemes.
What experience/skills are neededYou will be a people-focused, qualified finance professional, with clear communication skills and experience in financial management Working with a range of stakeholders, you will demonstrate a solid understanding of budgetary control processes, budget setting and financial planning, combined with a broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues With a supportive and flexible team around you to deliver, you will be able to present and explain financial information promptly that can easily be understood by non-finance managers You will demonstrate our UHS Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
We are a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is always evolving, always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, where your health and well-being are equally valued.
Working for one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career and really make a difference to the patients we serve. Please do get in touch; wed love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.
- Current / recent experience in a finance environment.
Desirable
- Current / recent knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Knowledge of designing and working with spreadsheets.
- Detailed understanding of budgetary control processes and budget setting / financial planning.
- Broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues.
- Understanding of financial information systems and with the ability to extract relevant information.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate the results of such analysis.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting.
- Ability to make use of systems (e.g., Excel, Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and reports.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS management accounts team.
- Previous experience of working with Oracle Finance systems.
- Record of improving processes and reporting in previous roles.
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Fresh Thinking
- Working Together
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
