Finance Manager

Are you an aspirant Finance Business Partner? Are you looking for a role that will enable you to stretch your financial, collaborative and communication skills to improve the delivery and sustainability of health care services within Mid and South Essex, while having appropriate support and development? If the answer to the above is yes, then this is the role for you!

As Finance Manager you will manage the provision of finance and business support to a range of Corporate Services including Medical, Nursing, People, Finance and Medical Education within a multi-sited Foundation Trust. This role has been developed to enable you to develop int the role and take a step towards developing into a full Finance Business Partner in the future. The role will enable you to expand your management, and service support skills, while providing clear strategic financial leadership, delivering robust operational and financial management and improving cost effectiveness within the corporate services you will be supporting.

Main duties of the job

The role involves preparing annual revenue budgets that align with financial budgets, gaining approval from relevant managers and directors, and ensuring accountability through budget managers' sign-off. Persuasion and negotiation skills are crucial, particularly when addressing managers' financial expectations.

The role entails providing financial support, advice, and regular reports to various groups and meetings, collaborating with operational colleagues. Continuous support is provided to budget holders and service managers to effectively manage financial resources, fostering customer engagement and establishing effective communication.

The position involves investigating and analysing complex technical issues to offer advice and support to managers, directors, and executives. All information and advice must comply with statutory regulations, with the expectation of providing interpretations when necessary.

Strong persuasion and negotiation skills are essential for presenting contentious information to large staff groups in challenging circumstances. Managing teams of staff, including promoting ongoing staff development, and liaising with senior staff in external organizations are also part of the role.

Moreover, collaboration is sought to develop and implement a robust personal development plan aimed at fostering growth, learning, and development through training, coaching, and support, with the goal of preparing for future roles as a finance business partner.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we are positioned to expand our reach and impact in delivering health services to local communities. Our goal is to provide outstanding local and specialist services, enhancing patient health and wellbeing while fostering a dynamic environment for staff development, innovation, and career advancement.

Patients will benefit from improved care quality, reduced delays, and increased access to once-in-a-lifetime specialist care across the region. Our expanded trust size creates more opportunities for development, research, networking, and innovation.

We aim to maximise our collective skills and experiences to achieve excellence. Operating as one organisation, we attract top talent and retain specialist staff via increased employment opportunities.

As a supportive finance function, we prioritise development and growth of our staff for both present and future needs. As part of our strategy to achieve Level 3 accreditation as a One NHS Finance trust, we have developed an inclusive Talent Management Strategy. This strategy fosters a supportive team culture, aimed at bringing out the best in our finance team. We are committed to supporting and developing your skills, bringing your Personal Development Plan to life through coaching, training, and exposure opportunities. These initiatives will contribute to the sustainable development of our corporate support services but also prepare you for future roles as Finance Business Partners.