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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Finance Manager

The closing date is 21 September 2025

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Job summary

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, the post holder will provide key business and financial support to the 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.

Main duties of the job

To actively support the Deputy Head of Finance in leading on the financial aspects of service delivery within the 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.

About us

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 at NUH. We 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.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Annex 21 AfC to be applied to trainee positions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7436625

Job locations

Trust HQ

City Hospital

Nottinham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

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, Specilaity 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 service level agreement proposals for commissioners.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance, in providing costing and financial input to business cases ensuring understanding of the impact to the Directorate position prior to Head of Finance sign off.

To provide information as required to the Deputy Head of Finance to aid negotiations with ICB, DHSC, local authorities, universities and commercial organisations on the financial aspects of the Care Group or Corporate Groups service delivery and development.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in coordinating financial management duties to agreed corporate standards and timetables. To include

Production of monthly Directorate and Specialty performance reports. Validating reports and providing insightful narrative around driver and planned recovery actions.

Producing robust year-end financial forecasts including income, expenditure and CIP for the responsible directors

Production of financial information for budget setting and financial performance reviews.

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including budget maintenance.

Service change / development costing.

Identifying financial and service risks through financial modelling.

To provide input to the national cost collection exercise in line with latest guidance.

To provide finance training to staff across the Trust aligned to the departmental objectives

To support the Deputy Head of Finance with reporting and monitoring the Care Group or Corporate Group capital schemes.

To ensure the consistent application of good business and accounting practice within Directorate and Specialties as well as across the Care Group or Corporate Group. Ensuring compliance with:

NHS Manual of Accounts

SFIs

Scheme of Delegation

Scheme of Budgetary Control

Relevant accounting standards and practices, including the adoption of accruals and commitment-based accounting principles, in the production of financial reports.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in managing a team of staff to provide a financial management service to the Trust. This should include the allocation of work, recruitment, training and development, appraisal, sickness monitoring, and authorisation of leave and absence.

To undertake project work in support of process change.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in the development of benchmarking and other techniques to challenge performance and improve overall economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

To deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance on specific projects and as required on ad hoc occasions.

To undertake a review of own work activities/processes and make recommendations and/or implement improvements to working practices.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance, in ensuring strong financial control and robust governance arrangements are in place throughout the Care Group or Corporate Group.

Corporate Role

To support the Associate Head of Financial Management and Head of Finance in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual management and financial accounts

To support the Assistant Director of Finance and Heads of Finance in developing a professional training programme for all finance staff.

Common to Senior Finance Staff

To attend regular senior Financial Management meetings and contribute to the discussion at such meetings.

To contribute to the continuous development and the quality improvement of the department, specifically:

Improving in the quality of financial reporting.

Improving the awareness and understanding of financial issues across the Trust.

To maintain & develop working relationships within and outside the Trust.

To ensure compliance with appropriate HR policies and practices.

To undertake post qualification and personal development.

To maintain a focus on the task in hand, despite frequent interruption (telephone/people).

To undertake other duties as specified by the Head of Financial Management and Deputy Head of Finance as appropriate to the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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, Specilaity 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 service level agreement proposals for commissioners.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance, in providing costing and financial input to business cases ensuring understanding of the impact to the Directorate position prior to Head of Finance sign off.

To provide information as required to the Deputy Head of Finance to aid negotiations with ICB, DHSC, local authorities, universities and commercial organisations on the financial aspects of the Care Group or Corporate Groups service delivery and development.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in coordinating financial management duties to agreed corporate standards and timetables. To include

Production of monthly Directorate and Specialty performance reports. Validating reports and providing insightful narrative around driver and planned recovery actions.

Producing robust year-end financial forecasts including income, expenditure and CIP for the responsible directors

Production of financial information for budget setting and financial performance reviews.

Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including budget maintenance.

Service change / development costing.

Identifying financial and service risks through financial modelling.

To provide input to the national cost collection exercise in line with latest guidance.

To provide finance training to staff across the Trust aligned to the departmental objectives

To support the Deputy Head of Finance with reporting and monitoring the Care Group or Corporate Group capital schemes.

To ensure the consistent application of good business and accounting practice within Directorate and Specialties as well as across the Care Group or Corporate Group. Ensuring compliance with:

NHS Manual of Accounts

SFIs

Scheme of Delegation

Scheme of Budgetary Control

Relevant accounting standards and practices, including the adoption of accruals and commitment-based accounting principles, in the production of financial reports.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in managing a team of staff to provide a financial management service to the Trust. This should include the allocation of work, recruitment, training and development, appraisal, sickness monitoring, and authorisation of leave and absence.

To undertake project work in support of process change.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance in the development of benchmarking and other techniques to challenge performance and improve overall economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

To deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance on specific projects and as required on ad hoc occasions.

To undertake a review of own work activities/processes and make recommendations and/or implement improvements to working practices.

To support the Deputy Head of Finance, in ensuring strong financial control and robust governance arrangements are in place throughout the Care Group or Corporate Group.

Corporate Role

To support the Associate Head of Financial Management and Head of Finance in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly and annual management and financial accounts

To support the Assistant Director of Finance and Heads of Finance in developing a professional training programme for all finance staff.

Common to Senior Finance Staff

To attend regular senior Financial Management meetings and contribute to the discussion at such meetings.

To contribute to the continuous development and the quality improvement of the department, specifically:

Improving in the quality of financial reporting.

Improving the awareness and understanding of financial issues across the Trust.

To maintain & develop working relationships within and outside the Trust.

To ensure compliance with appropriate HR policies and practices.

To undertake post qualification and personal development.

To maintain a focus on the task in hand, despite frequent interruption (telephone/people).

To undertake other duties as specified by the Head of Financial Management and Deputy Head of Finance as appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Application form

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
  • CCAB Finalist or Passed Finalist (or qualified by experience on very exceptional basis-internal staff currently operating at this level only).
  • Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
  • A minimum 3 years directly relevant experience of working in a financial management environment.
  • Experience of working with computerised financial systems.
  • Working within the NHS in a modern finance department
  • Experience of staff management and working practices.
  • Experience of IT, including advanced spreadsheets, computerised financial ledgers, budgeting and financial modelling systems and costing systems. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
  • Awareness of standard accounting and auditing practice and financial reporting standards.
  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.

Desirable

  • CCAB Qualified. Degree or equivalent.
  • Experience of operating at a middle management level within a financial management environment.
  • Working in an acute teaching hospital environment.
  • Experience of systems development and implementation.
  • Experience of using an NHS computerised general ledger system and in particular McKeowns 'Integra' General Ledger.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS. Knowledge of the workings of the NHS finance regime.
  • Knowledge and understanding of business planning and the financial assessment of business plans.

Application

Essential

  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.
Person Specification

Application form

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
  • CCAB Finalist or Passed Finalist (or qualified by experience on very exceptional basis-internal staff currently operating at this level only).
  • Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
  • A minimum 3 years directly relevant experience of working in a financial management environment.
  • Experience of working with computerised financial systems.
  • Working within the NHS in a modern finance department
  • Experience of staff management and working practices.
  • Experience of IT, including advanced spreadsheets, computerised financial ledgers, budgeting and financial modelling systems and costing systems. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
  • Awareness of standard accounting and auditing practice and financial reporting standards.
  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.

Desirable

  • CCAB Qualified. Degree or equivalent.
  • Experience of operating at a middle management level within a financial management environment.
  • Working in an acute teaching hospital environment.
  • Experience of systems development and implementation.
  • Experience of using an NHS computerised general ledger system and in particular McKeowns 'Integra' General Ledger.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NHS. Knowledge of the workings of the NHS finance regime.
  • Knowledge and understanding of business planning and the financial assessment of business plans.

Application

Essential

  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the planning and budget setting processes within an NHS Trust.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

City Hospital

Nottinham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Trust HQ

City Hospital

Nottinham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Finance - Corporate Group

James Whitehall

james.whitehall1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

11 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Annex 21 AfC to be applied to trainee positions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7436625

Job locations

Trust HQ

City Hospital

Nottinham

NG5 1PB


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