Senior Management Accountant

Job overview

Full Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Management Accountant  providing Care group management teams with a high quality comprehensive financial advisory service. Advising the Care group management teams, covering support services and corporate budgets, on the implications of financial strategy and policy.

This is a great time to join the Trust as we look to implement our recently refreshed clinical and supporting strategies to guide us forward into future years of partnership working and taking the lead in developing services and care for children, young people and their families.  More than ever we are looking for closer working with clinical/corporate teams as the Trust rolls out its Value Improvement Programme with a view of how, jointly, we can look to maximise the quality and value of the services we provide.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can make a difference to work alongside our dedicated Finance team,  supporting the senior management team in building an inclusive and diverse workplace, as well as supporting the Trust in achieving our strategic aims.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Finance Business Partner , some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide strategic financial leadership to Care Groups, ensuring decisions and plans align with Trust priorities.
• Lead on forecasting, complex financial planning and analysis to support year‑end delivery and long‑term strategy.
• Oversee the Vacancy Control process, supporting effective workforce and cost management.
• Deliver high‑quality financial monitoring, challenging performance and driving improvement across services.
• Support business case development through robust financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Manage monthly budget reporting, highlighting variances and developing clear financial action plans.
• Work with Care Groups to identify, test and deliver efficiency schemes that support organisational savings.
• Contribute to central reporting and support senior finance leaders, delegating tasks within the team.
• Line‑manage a trainee management accountant, supporting their development, wellbeing and performance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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