Divisional Finance Manager

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with operational colleagues to understand and interpret the financial implications of both business as usual and service developments and ideas. The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, undertaking variance/trend analysis, and preparing financial forecasts in conjunction with operational managers. They will be a key contributor to the development, approval, and implementation of efficiency schemes and projects impacting the financial position of the Division.

The post holder will prepare regular financial position statements, trend analyses, forecasts and annual budgets during the operational planning process for designated areas of responsibility and present this information to the Finance Business Partner. The post holder will support the wider planning process and contribute to the efficient and flexible management of resources within the clinical Division.

Skills, experience and training:

• CCAB part qualified, training or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD, or accounting upskilling
• Experience in medium or large Finance department
• Evidence of ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Evidence of experience in providing support to cost improvement programmes
• Evidence of an ability to communicate well to a wider range of stakeholders
• Evidence of analytical and reasoning skills
• Evidence of being able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• Evidence of (intermediate to advanced) proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• CCAB part qualified, training or equivalent experience
• Evidence of CPD, or accounting upskilling
• Experience in medium or large Finance department
• Evidence of ability to present complex financial information clearly
• Evidence of experience in providing support to cost improvement programmes
• Evidence of an ability to communicate well to a wider range of stakeholders
• Evidence of analytical and reasoning skills
• Evidence of being able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload
• Evidence of (intermediate to advanced) proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• CCAB Qualified
• Educated to degree level
• Experience of knowledge of NHS Finance structures and frameworks
• Evidence of strategic or innovative thinking

• Holiday entitlement at entry level and increasing with years of service;
  Bank Holidays included.
• Access to a career average revalued earnings pension scheme.
• Life assurance for pension scheme members.
• Health and wellbeing offer to help with life’s challenges.
• Exclusive deals and discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Uniform provided where required.
• Bus discount exclusive to SFT employees.
• On‑site Day Nursery and Holiday Play scheme.
• On‑site health and fitness club.
• On‑site car parking (fees and restrictions apply).
• Learning and training opportunities to help you achieve the job and career you want.

We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly. The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens.

We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

If this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements, you will be required to pay the cost of obtaining a DBS check upon appointment; the cost will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £16 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.

Eligible candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship may need to meet the eligibility criteria on the  website before applying.

This vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.