Finance Manager

Role:
Finance Manager
Type: 10-month fixed-term contract
Salary:
Band 6 NHS Salary - £39,959 to £48,117
Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite

Location:

Nottinghamshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Manager to join a large NHS organisation in Nottinghamshire. This position will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial management support across a range of operational services, working closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to support informed decision-making and financial sustainability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial advice, supporting budget management processes, contributing to financial planning activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting across designated service areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an NHS finance professional looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting and variance analysis
• Support budget setting, forecasting and financial planning activities across multiple service areas
• Work closely with budget holders to monitor financial performance and support delivery of savings initiatives
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Assist with the preparation of business cases, financial modelling and service change proposals
• Support the production of statutory returns, costing submissions and annual financial processes
• Ensure compliance with financial governance, policies and procedures
• Present financial information at meetings with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Build effective working relationships across operational and corporate teams

• Part-qualified CCAB or CIMA qualification
• Previous NHS finance experience within a financial management environment
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Experience supporting budget holders and non-finance managers
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of NHS financial frameworks, governance and reporting requirements
• Experience of using financial systems within a large organization