(**) Deputy Finance Manager | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£39,959 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

The aim of the role is to provide financial analysis and support in a timely manner to support services and senior management enabling them to make proactive decisions and take actions in a rapid, effective and efficient manner. The post holder will also act as Deputy to the

Finance Manager for the Division or Corporate Directorate assigned when required.

The post holder will be responsible for producing monthly budget statements and giving financial advice, guidance and training on budgetary management and budget setting to

Budget Holders.

The role is vital in undertaking analysis of financial information such as run rate analysis and unit cost assessments which will be used in the development and production of the monthly management accounts and budgetary control information (monthly and annual).

The role requires a strong ability to provide information to various colleagues in the organisation and help direct senior finance management to key budget variances, evaluating and supporting cost improvement programmes, and understanding around cost changes over time.

You will support the Finance Manager in the provision of a complete, professional financial service to the Division or Corporate Directorates, delivering a customer focussed service to

Provision of Trusted Financial Reporting

• Work with Site/Department Management to set their budget for each financial year

• Compile detailed variance analysis to explain variances from budgets.

• Support the production of robust and detailed year end forecasts in accordance with Trust standards and timetables.

• Assist the Site/Department with financial recovery plans

• Provide the Site/Department with relevant and timely financial information to aid the operational teams to make informed decisions.

• Work in collaboration with operational managers to continually improve the effectiveness of performance monitoring systems.

• Ensure advice is consistent with similar areas of the Trust ensuring shared learning and development of a one Trust approach.

Financial management of care group/departments

• Support all aspects of financial management within their Group/Site/Department in conjunction with the Finance Manager

• Distribute the monthly performance reporting packs for the Group/Site/Department

• Where performance differs from plan, support recovery plans in consultation with the Finance Manager

• Contribute to the evolution and development of Trust reporting

Improving Value

• Support the Site/Department SLT to develop efficiency schemes

• Assess, monitor and review the delivery of efficiencies and associated financial benefits

Business Cases

• To support in the development and production of business cases.

• Ensure the financial elements reflect the case and meet the required quality standard

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

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