Band 8a Finance manager

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. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Finance manager The closing date is 06 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Managed service: Lead finance for the RFLPS Chase Farm clinical consumables managed service, linking RFLPS, RFL Finance, Partners Procurement Service and Chase Farm budget holders.Reporting: Produce monthly directorate reports to deadline, with commentary on over- and underspends and the year-end forecast. Contribute accurate analysis and variance commentary to Monthly Management Reports and Board briefings.Month-end: Ensure period-end figures are complete and accurate, with appropriate accruals, and explain any changes clearly.Budgets and forecasting: Set annual I&E budgets with the clinical division to agreed timelines, stretching but achievable and aligned to Trust objectives. Prepare regular forecasts and explain major variances.Business partnering: Act as lead finance contact and represent Finance at key meetings. Keep managers and clinicians informed of their I&E position, advise on complex issues and influence sound decisions. Explain cost and income drivers and train staff to use their reports.Team management: Manage team workload to meet deadlines to a high standard, allowing time for senior review.Process improvement: Shorten the period-end timetable and recommend efficiencies to the Head of Finance (Reporting).Other: Any other duties appropriate to the role and grade. Main duties of the job Managed service: Lead finance for the RFLPS Chase Farm clinical consumables managed service, linking RFLPS, RFL Finance, Partners Procurement Service and Chase Farm budget holders.Reporting: Produce monthly directorate reports to deadline, with commentary on over- and underspends and the year-end forecast. Contribute accurate analysis and variance commentary to Monthly Management Reports and Board briefings.Month-end: Ensure period-end figures are complete and accurate, with appropriate accruals, and explain any changes clearly.Budgets and forecasting: Set annual I&E budgets with the clinical division to agreed timelines, stretching but achievable and aligned to Trust objectives. Prepare regular forecasts and explain major variances.Business partnering: Act as lead finance contact and represent Finance at key meetings. Keep managers and clinicians informed of their I&E position, advise on complex issues and influence sound decisions. Explain cost and income drivers and train staff to use their reports.Team management: Manage team workload to meet deadlines to a high standard, allowing time for senior review.Process improvement: Shorten the period-end timetable and recommend efficiencies to the Head of Finance (Reporting).Other: Any other duties appropriate to the role and grade. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.c