Deputy Finance Manager - Fixed Term

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Finance Manager - Fixed Term The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Role Summary / Statement Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of financial management for divisions within the portfolio, including direct line management of finance staff within the relevant portfolio Ensure that for the areas of responsibility, budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, monthly monitoring and reporting to the divisions are completed to the required standards and timetables. To actively participate in regular budget review meetings and assist divisional management with the provision of information and analysis for service reviews Provide information, guidance, support and advice to Trust managers and clinicians on issues relating to their service to enable them to plan, monitor and control the services within available resources. Support managers to provide financial input into service wide decisions regarding financial management and planning. Provide detailed information and analyses for service developments, service redesigns & business cases. Monitoring the implementation to ensure delivery. Undertake efficiency reviews & assist in identifying and monitoring CIP schemes for the current and future years Undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post, as reasonably required by the line manager, to support the effective delivery of the Finance function and the wider objectives of the organisation. Main duties of the job 1. Vision, Strategy & Business Development Work with clinicians and managers across divisions to meet corporate financial objectives, improve resource use, benchmark performance and identify efficiencies. 2. Leadership, Culture, Values & People Support junior staff development through involvement in divisional management and professional training. Deliver financial training to non-finance staff on financial management, Trust processes and initiatives. 3. Governance, Quality & Performance Respond to internal and external audit and research information requests as required. 4. Communication & Partnership Working Liaise with colleagues across the NWL acute provider collaborative to develop best practice and finance centres of excellence. 5. Financial Health Manage budgeting, expenditure reporting and forecasting across the portfolio, explaining variances and developing remedial action plans. Provide effective financial monitoring and reporting to budget holders and operational managers, supporting interpretation of trends and financial risks. Prepare revenue budgets aligned with Trust financial controls and business plans. Provide financial analysis for tenders, service developments and redesigns, capital equipment proposals and purchase options. Work with divisional teams to improve financial performance, increase profitable activity and reduce loss-making activity. Act as finance signatory for recruitment forms and virements in line with the scheme of delegation. About us The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, deliv