Head of Group Finance


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£60,000 - £75,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cheltenham, GL51 7SU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Key Attributes Required CCAB CIMA qualification with a sound knowledge and experience of statutory frameworks and a good understanding of accounting principles and techniques and the ability to put these into practice. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate specialist financial advice and guidance to non-finance colleagues, management teams and stakeholders. Ability to lead and inspire and work as part of a team. Not afraid to roll up their sleeves. Skills and experience to take a step back and question what you and the wider business are doing; striving for continuous improvement in processes, approach and outputs. Ability to work in an agile and flexible way, dealing with a rapidly changing environment, shifting priorities and multi-tasking effectively. Excellent Excel skills, with the ability to handle large volumes of data, demonstrating a real understanding of data and the importance of robust financial data and controls. Responsibilities Manage the core finance processes including Accounts Receivable, Payable, VAT and Payroll (including pensions and PAYE) and oversee key monthly reconciliation processes. Manage cash flow and bank balances. Manage daily accounting, tax and financial reporting including improving controls, processes and systems. Further develop management accounting, annual budgeting and provide monthly reviews to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Deliver accurate, timely and appropriate financial reports to internal and external stakeholders. In collaboration with the Head of Group Operations monitor and report on performance against key elements of GMS and APMS contracts taking timely action to deal with variances. Provide expertise and financial analysis to assist the Partners in developing and delivering the long term strategy and strategic plan. Responsible for the delivery of the annual accounts together with supporting documentation to the Accountants to enable the completion of the Partnership Accounts.

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