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Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS or similar sized organisation
- Experience
Experience of translating complex data from various systems into a clear and comprehensive financial model
- Experience
Experience of computerised accounting financial systems
- Experience
Experience in accounting e.g. Processing journals
- Experience
Experience of reconciling control accounts
- Experience
Experience in accounting policies e.g. IFRS
- Experience
Experience of manging people `
- Experience
Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities
- Education/ Qualifications
CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent qualification
- Education/ Qualifications
Degree level qualification
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/ Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
Job overview
We are looking to appoint three 12 month fixed term Band 8a Finance Managers to support our Surgery & Cancer (SCC) and Women's, Cardiac, Clinical and Sexual Health and Children's (WCCS and WLCH) clinical divisions.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the Finance Manager forms a critical part of the divisional Business Partnering team. The role supports a portfolio of directorates, with support from a Band 7 Deputy Finance Manager and a Band 5/6 Management Accountant.
The Finance Manager is the first point of contact for their directorates in delivering month end analysis/reporting, forecasting, supporting business planning, productivity and the efficiency agenda, as well as providing financial advice and options appraisal for proposed investments. It is a key role which works closely with directorate leadership teams, as well as being a senior member of the finance function, providing support and leadership to colleagues both within the financial management team and across the wider function.
The finance team are valued and respected by operational and clinical colleagues within the Division, and the successful candidates will be able to develop strong relationships which lead to working together to understand and manage the financial challenges facing services.
This is a varied and complex role that offers the opportunity to thrive and develop within a supportive finance team.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality analytical service to the Business Partnering Team.
- To provide assurance to the Finance Business Partner of the quality of historic, current and forecast financial information through completion of analytical review processes.
- To be accountable to the Finance Business Partner for the adherence to Trust financial policies and procedures, statutory requirements and requirements from NHS England.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Finance Manager with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £66274.00 to £73496.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (from start date). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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