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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a new opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join our fast-paced and dynamic Finance Team which supports a £1bn+ Acute Foundation Trust. This role is a key part of the senior finance team, providing overall leadership to the organisation, Strategic Projects, and supporting the achievement of the finance team vision. We are supportive, flexible and collaborative and are committed to your career development with us. We are looking to encourage a diversity of talent at UHS, so if you are working in the public or private sector, we would love to hear from you.
As Senior Finance Manager Strategic Projects & Capital, you will contribute to the delivery of our 5-year strategy by using your financial expertise to support a wide range of complex matters, providing financial expertise on complex Strategic Business Cases. You will be involved in project managing the development and implementation of some specific projects which are complex, of high value, with multi interdependencies spanning a number of services and / or organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
a) To be the expert on all financial aspects of innovative and complex strategic projects often in areas where there is no precedent.
b) Project manage the development and implementation of complex strategic projects.
c) Develop and implement effective governance and financial policies and procedures for new business models.
d) Write financial sections of business cases relating to complex strategic projects and present these to various forums for approval.
e) Providing financial support and deputising for the Head of Finance – Strategic Projects & Capital
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- GPhC registration
- Sound knowledge of a surgical or medical speciality acquired working within a suitable specialty
- Meets Foundation framework/ GLF competencies
- Audit and evaluative work
- Sound understanding of healthcare priorities and political agendas
- Experience of teaching and tutoring
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience
- MRPharmS or equivalent
- Working towards RPS Advanced Core portfolio submission
- Training in medicines information
- Preparation of prescribing guidelines
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This advert is for Senior Finance Manager Strategic Projects & Capital with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is 18 months (Fixed term 18 months). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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