Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Skills
Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Skills
Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Values
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Experience
Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent
- Experience
Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals
- Qualifications
Qualified accountant and member of an accountancy body which is a member of the CCAB/CIMA
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
The New Hospital Programme is more than building hospitals, it’s a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in England. We’re delivering over 40 new hospitals that will be modern, sustainable and built around the needs of patients and staff. We’re looking for people who care about purpose, who thrive in complex environments and who want to help deliver change at scale for future generations.
Main duties of the job
The NHP Finance Directorate supports and enables the delivery of NHP’s strategic objectives by ensuring that NHP’s finances are managed appropriately in the short, medium and long-term, ensuring there are robust controls in place to manage risk, proactive stakeholder engagement and effective financial management (including ownership of workstream budgets and agreeing capital envelopes).
The NHP Finance Strategy & Operations team is a supportive and well established team looking for a high performing, adaptable finance professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and can establish themselves quickly.
The postholder will be working closely with the Finance Business Partnering team and other workstreams within the programme across NHS England and the Department of Health & Social Care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
For more information on the NHP programme
Due to ongoing organisational change and developments, aspects of this role may be subject to change.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that NHS England is currently undergoing a consultation process to finalise its structure, which may impact this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Operational Finance Manager with NHS England in Any NHSE Office, Nationally, SE1 8UG, West Yorkshire. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (exclusive of London Weighting). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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