Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-25-7290176
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Finance Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Closing Date: 17.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: week commencing: 28.07.25
The main purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive financial management for Bradford Hospitals Charity, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and effective management of the Charity's financial position.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Charity Director, the post holder will lead the financial management of Bradford Hospitals Charity during its transition to independence, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strategic financial planning in compliance with charity and NHS requirements.
The post holder will comply with both Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Codes of Best Practice.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites) www.nhsemployers.org or www.dh.gov.uk/nhsconstitution)
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience
- Proven financial management, accounting, and budgetary control experience
- Experience in producing management and statutory accounts
- Knowledge of charity accounting and fund management
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Understanding of financial governance and controls
- Experience in staff supervision or line management
- Experience of working with a variety of communities and backgrounds
- Experience of working towards measurable objectives
Desirable criteria
- Experience with NHS financial systems and charity-specific regulations (e.g., Charity SORP)
- Knowledge of fundraising systems (e.g., Donorfy) and charity financial software (e.g., Harlequin)
- Experience supporting fund advisors and handling system/structural transitions
- Understanding of healthcare charity operations
Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, data protection, and governance requirements to ensure legal and ethical compliance
- A team player with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in different circumstances, to achieve positive financial outcomes and to establish long-term relationships and partnerships.
Desirable criteria
- Confidence using and evaluating digital platforms, CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy), and online giving tools for effective donor engagement
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- 3 A levels or NVQ (or equivalent experience)
other
Essential criteria
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Desire to develop a career in fundraising
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Riach
- Job title
- Charity Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 274809
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