Job Summary
We are looking for a candidate keen to start or continue their career in NHS finance. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant, with extensive experience in effective financial management, strong management and communication skills, as well as excellent analytical, technical and IT skills from the Public or Private sector. You will have the ability to operate at a strategic level, work under pressure, and manage multiple conflicting deadlines.
Why Work With The Christie NHS FT?
Join our highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inclusive team at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust — the largest single site cancer centre in Europe. We put patients at the heart of everything, striving to transform cancer treatments and improve outcomes. We offer a range of internal and external training, mentoring programmes, and study support.
We actively promote innovation and change to work efficiently and provide a comprehensive service.
Main Duties of the Job
Accountable to Clinical Support & Specialist Surgery division; manage a small team and report to the Divisional Finance Manager.
Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely professional financial management advice, monitoring, and reporting to various divisions.
Serve as lead Finance contact for several Divisions, acting as key point of contact for budget holders and managers.
Support and input to projects, business cases, and service developments.
Hybrid working approach allowing flexibility between home and office.
About The Christie NHS FT
One of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients annually. Based in Manchester, serving 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, plus 15% of patients nationally.
We provide:
Radiotherapy (one of the world’s largest departments)
Chemotherapy on site and via 14 other hospitals
Highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancers
Wide support and diagnostic services
International leader in cancer research with over 300 clinical trials per year
Manchester cancer research is ranked best in the UK.
Job Responsibilities
Support senior finance leadership (ADoF, HoFM, DFM/RFPM) in monitoring and reporting services.
Act as lead accountant for clinical and non-clinical divisions.
Support finance and trust-wide projects.
Produce annual budgets and accurate monthly financial forecasts.
Ensure monthly financial ledger updates and resolve anomalies.
Review accruals and manage invoice processes.
Investigate variances and analyse expenditure/income trends.
Produce detailed monthly budget statements with commentary.
Assist with annual plans, NHSI returns, and workforce info.
Deputise for senior finance managers and attend divisional meetings.
Provide professional financial advice and training to budget holders.
Maintain strong relationships with divisional managers.
Organise budget meetings and advise on service costing, forecasting, and savings.
Provide financial input for business cases and service developments.
Monitor cost savings and contribute to year-end accounts preparation.
Develop knowledge of income, commissioning, trading accounts, and service line reporting.
Promote best accounting practices and contribute to corporate financial projects.
Use report writing software for detailed financial analysis.
Cover other team members as needed.
Manage, develop, and appraise Assistant Divisional Finance Manager and Financial Management Assistant.
Plan personal development aligned with Trust objectives.
Demonstrate Trust values and professional behaviour.
Prioritise work, manage conflicting demands, and propose solutions.
Note: This list reflects main responsibilities but is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant, continuing professional development, secondary education (5 GCSEs including Maths & English).
Desirable: Degree, willingness to develop further.
Experience
Essential: Significant experience in management accounting, strong financial management knowledge, staff management, and computerized financial systems.
Desirable: Experience with multiple stakeholders, statutory accounts preparation, and multi-agency environments.
Skills
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences
Planning, monitoring, and influencing skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient with financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to manage and motivate staff
Ability to prioritise and work independently
Leadership and change management abilities
Knowledge
Essential: Advanced financial management and accounting principles
Desirable: Understanding NHS Cancer Plan and Trust performance targets
Values & Other Requirements
Demonstrate organisational values and behaviours
Frequent concentration required, sometimes under pressure
Minor office lifting and handling
Confident, motivated, honest, and respectful approach
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a DBS check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered equally.
Criminal Record Certificate
Skilled Worker applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
How to Apply
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