Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative services
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ040726
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 pa or pa pro rata
- Closing
- 31/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/08/2026
Employer heading
Finance Manager
Band 8a
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a finance manager to join one of our clinical divisions and support the overarching financial strategy of our £1bn+ high-performing NHS Foundation Trust.
Working collaboratively, you will ensure the delivery of a professional, dynamic, and proactive service and take responsibility for providing comprehensive financial management support to a division. You will be a key part of the finance team, providing financial leadership to the organisation and supporting the achievement of the finance team's vision.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is keen to make a significant impact by taking their next step in this exciting challenge within a high-performing finance team.
Please click below for more details about this vacancy, including the person specification, which outlines the essential and desirable skills needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To provide a financial analysis of the Division’s clinical and non-clinical activities
• To oversee the preparation and delivery of the monthly management accounts for the Division, working with the Division’s Finance Business Partner on the monthly reporting, trend, and variance analysis
• Support the Finance Business Partner in developing the financial models and scenario appraisals within Business Cases for new services or investments.
• To lead the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) programme for the Division, working closely with the Senior Management Accountant to cost, track and transact CIP schemes.
What experience/skills are needed
• You will be a people-focused, qualified finance professional, with clear communication skills and experience in financial management
• Working with a range of stakeholders, you will demonstrate a solid understanding of budgetary control processes, budget setting and financial planning, combined with a broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues
• With a supportive and flexible team around you to deliver, you will be able to present and explain financial information promptly that can easily be understood by non-finance managers
• You will demonstrate our UHS Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
We are a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is always evolving, always improving and encourages innovation. We are committed to your continued career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment, where your health and well-being are equally valued.
Working for one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career and really make a difference to the patients we serve. Please do get in touch; we’d love to hear from you.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) or exceptional finalist with strong first degree and professional examination results.
- Current / recent experience in a finance environment.
Desirable criteria
- Current / recent knowledge and understanding of the NHS financial environment.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of designing and working with spreadsheets.
- Detailed understanding of budgetary control processes and budget setting / financial planning.
- Broad understanding of financial accounting and control issues.
- Understanding of financial information systems and with the ability to extract relevant information.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate the results of such analysis.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Experience of Financial project management/Financial appraisal and forecasting.
- Ability to make use of systems (e.g., Excel, Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and reports.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within an NHS management accounts team.
- Previous experience of working with Oracle Finance systems.
- Record of improving processes and reporting in previous roles.
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Fresh Thinking
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Linch
- Job title
- Finance Business Partner
- Email address
- [email protected]
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