Finance Manager

Job summary

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial management support to Affinity Care, leading on the financial aspects of the business including planning, reporting, maximising the use of budgets and building excellent governance.

Ideally the postholder will have experience within both the finance field and within business or practice management in Primary Care.

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

• The accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts,
• The maintenance of robust financial controls across all accounting processes,
• The effective management of the finance teams day-to-day operations,
• The Finance Manager works closely with the Financial Steering Group (FSG) to ensure that the finance team delivers the financial information that the business and its stakeholders reliably, accurately, and on time.
• The Finance Manager will report to Board of Directors and the FSG and produce board reporting, banking liaison, and financial planning support.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Management accounts and financial reporting

Financial controls and compliance

Cash management and treasury

Budgeting and forecasting support

Contracts

Finance team management

Systems and process improvement

Financial Governance

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

About us

We are Affinity Care Primary Care Network covering a population of over 64,000 patients over 7 GP practices and 8 sites, all in the Bradford area. Our ethos is to provide patient focused care based on the model of GP-led family orientated general practice tailored to local population needs. Our practices are highly accredited training practices, level 3 research ready sites within an embedded ethos of our learning organisation.

We are a friendly enthusiastic and hard working team with opportunities for career progression and will provide support and development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment and strong work ethic.

Benefits include:

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part time hours)

Birthday Holiday (pro rata for part time hours)

Well-being day (pro rata for part time hours)

NHS pension

Access to Simply Health

Details

• Date posted: 07 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £60,000 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: A1863-26-0041
• Job locations: Affinity Care, Shipley Medical Practice, Alexandra Rd, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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