Finance Manager

Finance Manager

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, the post holder will provide key business and financial support to the Care Group and Corporate Group. This role includes performance reporting and management, development of business proposals, service modernisation review and process change, budget setting and development. The post holder will also work closely with the Associate Head of Financial Management and the wider finance department.

The post holder will be based at the City Campus however may be expected to travel to other bases depending on service need.

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the principles of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. These are:

The principles of the NHS, where high quality care is provided on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay.

The contribution of the local community to the development of our services.

Preserving and developing our reputation as a caring organisation.

Developing services that are designed around the patient.

Valuing the contribution of staff and investing in their development.

Valuing the diversity of all our staff, patients and carers and demonstrating a zero tolerance of discrimination.

Responsible and wise stewardship of public money and effective use of resources.

To actively support the Deputy Head of Finance in leading on the financial aspects of service delivery within the Care Group or Corporate Group including CIP delivery.

To adopt a proactive and assertive approach when working with other customers and finance colleagues.

To consolidate the Directorate financial position including comprehensive understand of the key drivers.

To develop plans to mitigate adverse performance and capitalise on opportunities aligned with Deputy Head of Finance and Head of Finance strategic direction.

To interact in a positive and supportive way with Directorate Leadership Teams, Speciality Leadership Teams, budget managers, customers and colleagues.

The post will demand corporate awareness and the need for confidentiality and discretion.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team  are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Care Group and Corporate Group Role

To support the Deputy Head of Finance and Leadership Team in the delivery of key business objectives, including financial recovery and Quality Service Improvement Recovery Plans.

Contribute to idea generation, development, costing and monitoring of CIP plans at directorate and speciality level.

To provide business support and advice to Directorate Leadership Teams, Specialty Leadership Teams and budget managers, including expert knowledge of the financial aspects of NHS legislation and policies, to help the directorate deliver a balanced financial position, including suggestions on savings initiatives.

To act as finance lead to specific work stream projects, as agreed with the Deputy Head of Finance and Associate Head of Financial Management.

To ensure that regular meetings with Directorate Leadership Teams and Specialty Leadership Teams are undertaken and finance training provided as required.

To develop and monitor Directorate and Specialty reporting to provide financial advice, both operationally and strategically to the leadership teams, Senior Managers and budget managers.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in developing business proposals, set within the agreed corporate framework, for inclusion within the…