Finance Manager

Role Summary

• Financial planning and budgeting
• Month‑end reporting and variance analysis
• Business partnering with clinical and operational teams
• Cost improvement planning (CIP)
• Understanding of NHS finance frameworks (P , block contracts, ICS structures)
• Line management or supervisory experience
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial information to non‑finance colleagues

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This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and motivated finance professional to join a friendly, supportive, and high‑performing Finance team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality financial support across a diverse and clinically significant portfolio, including Women’s and Children’s Health, Pathology, Genetics, Genomics, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and Sexual Health Services.

As Finance Manager, you will act as a trusted partner to operational and clinical leaders, providing clear, insightful financial analysis, robust budget management, and timely reporting. You will work proactively with the Business Partner to shape financial strategy, support informed decision‑making, and identify opportunities to improve value for money and service sustainability. Your contribution will directly support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centred care across a wide range of specialist services.

You will also take responsibility for leading and developing junior finance colleagues, helping to foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. RDUH prides itself on being a welcoming and supportive place to work, where staff are encouraged to grow, share ideas, and make meaningful contributions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on building relationships, and is energised by the chance to make a tangible impact across multiple service areas.

This role can be based either at Newcourt House, Exeter or Devonshire House, Barnstaple but may be required to travel to alternate sites on occasion. We operate a flexible hybrid working model, with team members spending at least two days per week in the office to support collaboration, with the rest of the week worked from home.

8.30‑4.30 (flexible 7.5 hours per day) Monday to Friday

16th March 2026

Sheree Southworth – Finance Business Partner,

The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2026‑7 rates, inclusive of a 3.3% pay award implemented from April 2026. If you join before this date, remuneration will be based on the 2025‑6 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2025/26 | NHS Employers).

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ’Priority’ and ’At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula,…