Finance Manager


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shipley, BD18 3EG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Management accounts and financial reporting Ownership of the monthly management accounts process closing the management accounts accurately within the agreed deadlines and producing a month-end pack including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Preparing and distributing the monthly financial reporting pack to the Board and FSG as appropriate, including variance analysis against budget, identifying any financial risks Managing the year-end process preparing the year-end trial balance, coordinating the statutory accounts with the external auditor and accountant to ensure accounts are filed within the required timeframe at Companies House Maintain accurate and up to date financial records in the accounting system, ensuring all transactions are properly coded, authorised, and recorded balance sheet management andreconciliations Take responsibility for reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts ensuring that all balances are supported, explained, and free from errors Taking overall responsibility for the fixed asset register maintaining accurate records of capital expenditure, depreciation, and disposals in line with the company's accounting policies Overseeing the management of accruals, pre payments, and that referrals are appropriately considered, recorded and justified with supporting evidence a calculation. Ensuring that income and expenditure is recognised in the correct period. Ensuring that the balance sheet always presents a true and fair view of the companies financial position Financial controls and compliance Maintaining and improving the business's system of financial controls including purchase order authorisation, expense approval, payment authorisation limits, and segregation of duties Overseeing financial compliance with NHS pensions alongside the HR team. Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger operations ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, customer invoices are raised promptly, and the ledgers are properly managed Responsible for communications with HMRC, timely payments and correspondence where relevant, liaising with the HR team and external payroll provide over PAYE and payroll processes ensuring accurate submissions and PAYE payments to HMRC Supporting company accountants with queries required for end of year accounting and filing Coordinating the external audit process acting as the primary point of contact for the auditors by providing supporting schedules and documentation, and managing the audit to completion within the agreed timetable Cash management and treasury Managing the business's cash position daily monitoring bank account balances, authorising payments, and ensuring the business always has adequate liquidity Preparing and maintaining monthly cash flow forecast, and the PCN accounts that you shall manage Managing debtor collections overseeing the aged debtor ledger, chasing overdue receivables, and working with the sales team to resolve invoice disputes Managing creditor payments ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms, maintaining the aged creditor ledger, and managing any payment disputes Overseeing banking administration managing bank mandates, online banking access, and the relationship with the business bank at an operational level Budgeting and forecasting support Supporting the FSG / Board in the annual budgeting process preparing budget templates and supporting the organisation with strategic financial planning to ensure ongoing sustainability Producing monthly budget versus actual variance analysis and providing explanatory notes. Maintaining and updating the rolling cash flow forecast as actuals are posted and assumptions are revised Supporting the production of financial models and forecasting analysis as required by the FSG Contracts Supporting FSG in the management of contracts with Commissioners and Suppliers Ensuring contracts are renewed/renegotiated prior to contract end dates Recommend sources of supply and identify saving opportunities Obtain quotations for purchases and contracts Monitor all contracts and arrange contract review meetings to monitor suppliers and service managers Develop contracts database Maintain full record of all contracts on database Support procurement and business case development Finance team management Managing the day-to-day activities of the finance team and any junior finance staff Reviewing the work of the finance team for accuracy and completeness before it is used for management reporting or external purposes Supporting the development and training of finance team members providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring to less experienced staff Providing 1 to 1 line management to the direct reports and lead on their annual appraisal Managing the finance teams workload and priorities across the month-end cycle, the year-end, and any ad hoc requirements Systems and process improvement Maintaining and improving the accounting software and financial systems ensuring they are configured correctly, updated, and used effectively by the finance team Identifying and implementing process improvements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed of the finance functions output Supporting or leading system implementations and finance system upgrades where required Financial Governance Work collaboratively with the ICB and NHS partners to ensure strong financial governance across the group. Support compliance with NHS financial standards, contractual requirements, and internal controls. Provide accurate financial information and advice to enable joint decision-making and effective use of NHS resources. Maintain robust financial records, budgets, forecasts, and reports to support operational and strategic planning. Monitor, identify, and record financial risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation. Ensure all income and expenditure is properly authorised, recorded, and reconciled. Support audit activity, action planning, and improvements to financial processes and controls. Promote transparency, accountability, and value for money in the use of NHS funds. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Completes all statutory and mandatory training required Engages in annual appraisal, developing objectives to inform a Personal Development Takes responsibility for personal development, learning and performance maintaining education through attendance on courses/study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met Undertakes additional training where necessary to provide enhanced services and as part of this employment Provides a positive role model to members in the team Adheres to guidance regarding accountability for decisions and actions, supported by a professional culture of CPD

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