Senior Finance Manager

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and proactive finance professional to join our central Financial Management Team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT).

This is a key role within the central Financial Management team, responsible for supporting Trust-wide financial planning, budgeting, reporting, reserves management and CIP performance monitoring. The role includes co‑ordinating mandatory submissions, delivering high-quality financial planning, and providing expert support across the organisation.

The post holder leads the reconciliation and weekly reporting of the Trust's Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) tracker, working closely with the Programme Management Office (PMO).

The role works in close partnership with the Systems Accountant to enhance financial systems, improve reporting processes, and support digital transformation including automation of routine reporting.

The post holder will represent the Trust at system-level finance and planning groups, contributing to collaborative planning, assurance, and performance processes. They will also contribute to Internal and External Audit activities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to influence senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders in support of the Trust's financial sustainability agenda.

The Senior Finance Manager is a key member of the central Finance team, responsible for leading the Trust's financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes. The post holder will co-ordinate monthly statutory returns to NHS England, ensure high-quality financial reporting, and provide expert advice to senior managers and clinical leaders.

The role manages Trust Reserves, supports long-term financial modelling, and leads the weekly reconciliation and reporting of the Trust's Cost Improvement Programme (CIP), working closely with the PMO to validate schemes and monitor delivery. The post holder will analyse complex financial issues, identify risks and opportunities, and support Divisions in achieving financial sustainability.

The role works closely with the Systems Accountant to maintain and develop financial systems, improve reporting structures, and lead initiatives to automate routine reporting processes. The post holder will represent the Trust at system-level finance and planning groups, contribute to Internal and External Audit processes, and help ensure strong financial governance across the organisation.

The role includes providing financial training to non-finance managers, supporting continuous improvement across the Finance Directorate, and deputising for the Assistant Director of Finance when required.

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

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