Job summary
Founded in 2018, AGH Solutions provides a wide range of services from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance to capital projects, sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement, for clients within and beyond the NHS. AGHS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Due to expansion of the finance team to meet increased demands and growth of the business, we have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced individual to join our small and dynamic team in the new role of Senior Finance Manager.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the role will manage the day-to-day management accounts for the organisation, supporting budget holders and the senior team to maximise the financial effectiveness of the company. With multi-million pound capital projects already underway and the new hospital project taking shape at the Airedale site, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a part in positively impacting the healthcare provision across the Keighley, Skipton, and wider Craven area for generations to come.
The ideal candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) or equivalent and will have a good range of accounting experience across different elements of a finance department. They will have strong relationship building skills, understand the principles of both private sector and NHS accounting, and be able to demonstrate how to support and challenge operational colleagues. Support for continued professional and skills development will be offered to the successful candidate.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gareth Hughes, Director of Finance, via gareth.hughes18@nhs.net to arrange. Interviews to be held w/c 1st September 2025.
If you are ready for a new challenge and want to be part of the team, we would love to hear from you.
About us
AGH Solutions was born out of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, a hospital and community services trust based outside Keighley, West Yorkshire.We are privileged to operate in a beautiful part of the country. The clinical services we support reach far up into the Yorkshire Dales, across the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven patch. We are also lucky to have excellent transport links to Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and beyond. Leeds city centre is 25 minutes by train from Keighley.We provide a wide range of services, from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement.Our vision is to bring you a flexible, responsive, high quality, value for money service.Our NHS heritage means we work to the values and ethics of the NHS, and to those of Airedale NHS FT specifically
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA/ACA), or equivalent experience in a senior role
- Significant experience in a Financial Accounting or Financial Management role
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Strong level of analytical skills and ability to process complex financial data
- Ability to make decisions quickly and to assess the implications of those decisions based on best information available.
- Must have a methodical approach, with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be computer literate with significant experience of Microsoft office (or similar) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- A demonstrable understanding of the principles of capital accounting.
- Practical experience of using and setting up complex spreadsheets and graphical facilities.
- Knowledge of the purpose and the use of budgetary control information
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Oracle ledger systems and Financial Reporting.
- Knowledge of NHS funding flows.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a finance office environment with specialist knowledge and expertise across the varied aspects of the accounting function combined with sound theoretical knowledge
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA/ACA), or equivalent experience in a senior role
- Significant experience in a Financial Accounting or Financial Management role
- Evidence of continued professional and personal development
Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Strong level of analytical skills and ability to process complex financial data
- Ability to make decisions quickly and to assess the implications of those decisions based on best information available.
- Must have a methodical approach, with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be computer literate with significant experience of Microsoft office (or similar) and advanced knowledge of Excel.
- A demonstrable understanding of the principles of capital accounting.
- Practical experience of using and setting up complex spreadsheets and graphical facilities.
- Knowledge of the purpose and the use of budgetary control information
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Oracle ledger systems and Financial Reporting.
- Knowledge of NHS funding flows.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a finance office environment with specialist knowledge and expertise across the varied aspects of the accounting function combined with sound theoretical knowledge
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing a team
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
