Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust as the Finance Manager supporting a Clinical Directorate.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

The Finance Manager provides first-line financial management support and advice to Directors and Budget Managers, and will be a member of the Directorate Senior Management Team and a member of the Senior Finance Team.

We are looking for someone who will adopt a modern, proactive and dynamic approach to ensure the efficient and effective use of financial resources. The post holder will provide financial performance management and business planning information relating to the Directorate activities and budgets that are integral to the achievement of the objectives and targets set by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Clinical Director and Operational Director in preparing the directorates business plan, ensuring cost pressures and service changes are identified and resourced appropriately.
• To contribute to the Trust’s annual and longer term financial strategy and business planning process.
• To manage and oversee the provision of timely and accurate financial management information, analysis and advice used for performance monitoring and decision-making.
• To develop the use of information technology as a means of recording and disseminating information to service users.
• To lead on developing and maintaining professional standards within the Finance Department and to actively seek and encourage feedback from users of financial services to enable continuous improvement plans to be implemented.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.