Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 04 January 2026
Job Overview
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a talented and proactive finance professional to join the central Financial Management Team.
This is a key role within the central Financial Management team, responsible for supporting Trust-wide financial planning, budgeting, reporting, reserves management and Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) performance monitoring. The role includes co-ordinating mandatory submissions, delivering high-quality financial planning, and providing expert financial support across the organisation.
The post holder leads the reconciliation and weekly reporting of the Trust’s CIP tracker, working closely with the Programme Management Office (PMO). The role also works in close partnership with the Systems Accountant to enhance financial systems, improve reporting processes, and support digital transformation including automation of routine reporting.
The post holder represents the Trust at system-level finance and planning groups, contributes to collaborative planning and assurance processes, and supports Internal and External Audit activity.
Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to influence senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders are essential to support the Trust’s financial sustainability agenda.
Main Duties of the Role
The Senior Finance Manager is a key member of the central Finance team, leading the Trust’s financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes. Responsibilities include co-ordinating monthly statutory returns to NHS England, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, and providing expert advice to senior managers and clinical leaders.
The role manages Trust Reserves, supports long-term financial modelling, and leads weekly reconciliation and reporting of the Trust’s CIP, working closely with the PMO to validate schemes and monitor delivery. The post holder analyses complex financial issues, identifies risks and opportunities, and supports Divisions in achieving financial sustainability.
Close collaboration with the Systems Accountant is required to maintain and develop financial systems, improve reporting structures, and lead automation initiatives. The role also represents the Trust at system-level finance and planning groups, contributes to audit processes, and supports strong financial governance.
Additional duties include providing financial training to non-finance managers, supporting continuous improvement across the Finance Directorate, and deputising for the Assistant Director of Finance when required.
About Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated Trust of more than 6,500 colleagues, providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees.
The Trust is rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission, is a top-performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care, and is widely acknowledged as a national digital leader across local and regional systems.
The Trust is committed to a One Culture of Care, with a focus on supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding compassionate care. An inclusive, collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader is sought for this role.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Business Planning
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Lead the co-ordination of the annual Financial Planning and Budget Setting process
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Support completion of the annual Financial Planning Return for NHS England
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Provide accurate financial reporting and business partnering for CHS
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Contribute to long-term financial models covering income, expenditure, balance sheet, capital, cash flow and risk
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Provide guidance to Divisional Finance teams to ensure consistency and quality
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Represent the Trust at system-level planning groups
Financial Reporting and Control
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Lead production of the monthly Provider Finance Return and statutory submissions
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Deliver robust financial control and high-quality forecasting
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Manage Trust Reserves with clear governance and transparency
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Lead business planning for Technical Accounting and Reserves
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Investigate complex financial issues and provide recommendations
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Ensure compliance with Standing Orders and Financial Instructions
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Contribute to Internal and External Audit activity
Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) Management
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Lead reconciliation and weekly monitoring of the Trust’s CIP tracker
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Work closely with the PMO to validate schemes and monitor delivery
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Provide financial advice on efficiency opportunities and CIP development
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Support CIP reporting for committees, Board and regulators
Systems, Reporting and Automation
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Work with the Systems Accountant to maintain and develop financial systems
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Provide expertise on reporting structures, ledger integrity and coding
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Lead automation of routine reporting processes
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Support dashboard development for Board, Divisional and CIP reporting
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Ensure system changes are embedded effectively
Business Partnering and Leadership
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Provide financial advice to senior budget holders and Divisional leaders
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Develop strong stakeholder relationships across the Trust
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Deliver financial training to non-finance managers
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Deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance when required
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Monitor regional and national policy impacts
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Support continuous improvement and organisational transformation
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Support ad-hoc projects and additional duties as required
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
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Professionally qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA etc)
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Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
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Ability to lead and develop a team
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Ability to train non-finance staff
Desirable
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Management qualification
Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
Essential
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Experience in large, complex organisations
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Significant post-qualification financial management experience
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Business case development and financial modelling experience
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Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
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Experience providing Board-level financial information
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Financial risk assessment and management
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Awareness of NHS-related social, political and financial issues
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Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and general ledger systems
Desirable
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Knowledge of NHS funding flows and NHS Foundation Trust finance
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Experience in service redesign and transformation
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NHS finance experience
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Experience working with clinicians
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Experience delivering long-term financial models
Communication and Relationships
Essential
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Emotional intelligence and resilience
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Strong leadership and organisational skills
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Excellent communication, influencing and persuasion skills
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Ability to analyse complex financial problems and communicate clearly
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Ability to manage financial risk where precedent may not exist
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Ability to work autonomously and interpret relevant standards and policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Criminal record checks are required for overseas applicants in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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