Finance Manager

Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust HQ Town Nottingham Salary Annex 21 AfC to be applied to trainee positions Closing 08/03/2026 23:59

This is an exciting time to join Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Following significant organisational change, we are strengthening our Financial Management structure to support the Trust as it progresses through the second year of its multiyear financial recovery plan.

With devolved responsibility for Directorate finances, we are seeking motivated individuals who aspire to become future leaders within our department.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, the post holder will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality business and financial support across both the Care Group and Corporate Group. Key responsibilities include leading performance reporting and management, developing robust business proposals, driving service modernisation and process improvements, and overseeing budget setting and financial planning. The role also involves close collaboration with the Associate Head of Financial Management and colleagues across the wider finance function to ensure strong, cohesive financial stewardship.

The ideal candidates will be a fully qualified finance professional or an aspiring trainee working toward full qualification.

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 understanding 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…