Finance Manager​/Trainee Finance Manager

Job Overview

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. We are seeking motivated individuals who aspire to become future leaders within our department.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality business and financial support across both the Care Group and Corporate Group. 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.

In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave in a way that is consistent with the principles of NUH.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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 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…