Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ashford and St Peters NHS Trust for an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and professional finance team as a Deputy Finance Manager. In this role, you will provide financial management support to the clinical divisions, ensuring robust financial practices and strategic decision-making.
Based on-site to support operational needs, with opportunities for occasional remote working.
Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise their workload and work flexibly to meet tight deadlines are essential. You must also be CCAB qualified or at the final stages of your professional exams with at least 3 years management accounting experience.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with the Finance Manager to provide accurate and timely information to budget holders, assist in the monthly production of internal management accounts and liaise with budget holders to help them understand their financial position and develop their services.
The successful candidate could have either the NHS or a commercial background, and must have an understanding of the issues facing the NHS and a strong background in month end reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
You should have a passion for providing an exemplary service to the team and ultimately the patients and have a strong sense of personal responsibility and achievement. As an organisation, we offer opportunities for training and development, a study package and access to the NHS Pension Scheme and on-site childcare provisions (nursery).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will:
Play a key role in the planning, forecasting and reporting for the Clinical Division.
Prepare monthly financial statements and reports within tight deadlines for reporting to Modern Healthcare Committee, Trust Board and NHS Improvement.
Provide effective budgetary control working closely with budget holders.
Produce reporting packs for the Division ensuring that key financial issues are clearly and professionally presented.
Provide financial advice and analysis necessary to allow the Trust management to assess financial progress and undertake decisions.
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This advert is for Deputy Finance Manager with Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chertsey, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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