Employer: The Christie NHS FT
Job Title: Divisional Finance Manager
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 09 December 2025
Job Summary
What the role is looking for:
Ideal for a candidate seeking a secondment opportunity.
1-year fixed term period for candidates keen to start or continue a career in NHS finance.
Highly motivated, enthusiastic CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant.
Extensive experience in effective financial management.
Strong management, communication, analytical, technical, and IT skills.
Ability to operate at a strategic level, work under pressure, and manage conflicting deadlines.
Main Duties of the Job
Your Future Role
Accountable to the Network services division, managing a small team and reporting into the Head of Financial Management.
Provides financial management advice, monitoring, and reporting services to divisions.
Acts as lead Finance contact for the Network services Division and key point of contact for budget holders and managers.
Provides support and input to projects, business cases, and service developments.
Hybrid working approach, allowing office and home-based flexibility.
About the Team
Our Team
A dynamic, diverse, developmental environment for financial management careers.
Strong teamwork culture and dedicated relationship-building time.
Why work with The Christie NHS FT
Largest single-site cancer centre in Europe.
Focus on transforming cancer treatments and improving outcomes.
Offers internal/external training, mentoring programmes, and study support.
Innovation and efficiency strongly promoted.
Benefits include:
27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
NHS Pension Scheme
Salary finance schemes
Lease car scheme
Access to NHS discount websites
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Support the Assistant Director of Finance and Head of Financial Management with monitoring and reporting.
Provide high-quality financial management advice for clinical and non-clinical divisions.
Provide strategic financial input for service development and strategic changes.
Support projects within finance or across the Trust.
Ensure the Head of Financial Management is informed of divisional issues.
Co-ordinate divisional monthly financial management information and reporting.
Co-ordinate budget setting processes and contribute to annual planning.
Interpret financial information, communicate variances, and advise on action plans.
Promote financial control, stewardship, and value for money.
Identify, monitor, and evaluate Cost Improvement Programme targets.
Forecast year-end financial positions monthly.
Uphold professionalism and support Finance Directorate objectives.
Present financial information to improve awareness and efficiency.
Advise on performance targets, service changes, and tariff implications.
Link with Income, Costing, and Contracting teams on profitability reporting.
Ensure accurate reporting of balance sheet and cash flow with Financial Services Manager.
Contribute to corporate financial projects, including Annual Accounts.
Maintain consistent accounting standards and share best practices.
Act as an authorised signatory for cheques and payment transfers.
Exercise independent judgement and problem-solving.
Prioritise own work and manage sub-teams, including appraisals and development.
Provide financial training across the Trust.
Develop and implement financial policies and protocols.
Provide cover for other finance team members.
Agree on personal objectives, development plans, and maintain CPD.
Demonstrate Trust values and behaviours.
Be accountable for own attitude and behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant
Demonstrated Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
Degree
Experience
Essential
Post-qualification experience in a senior role
Strong background in financial management and accounting principles
Experience in multi-agency and multidisciplinary environments
Significant management accounting experience
Staff management and development experience
Experience with computerised financial systems
Desirable
NHS finance experience
Experience preparing statutory annual accounts
Charity/third sector accounting
Research grants and contracts accounting
Skills
Essential
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to present financial information to non-financial staff
Planning, monitoring, and influencing skills
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficient in computerised/manual financial systems
Ability to interpret and present complex data
Ability to lead, manage staff, and work independently
Ability to lead change and influence
Evidence of achievements and delivery
Effective financial input for business cases
Knowledge
Essential
In-depth NHS financial regime knowledge
Understanding of the FT financial regime
Desirable
Understanding of NHS Cancer Plan and Trust performance targets
Values
Essential
Ability to demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
Other Requirements
Effective time management
Motivated, enthusiastic, and confident
Honest, fair, and respectful
Reliable and dedicated
Checks and Sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Includes DBS submission for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
Criminal record certificates required for applicants and adult dependants (over 18).
How to Apply
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