Deputy Finance Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Deputy Finance Manager within the Finance team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The Trust’s vision is to provide excellent care to the communities we serve and our Finance Team plays an integral part in supporting the Trust to achieve this.

The post holder will join a Future Focused Finance Level 2 accredited, professional and friendly team that is committed to providing a high standard of service to support our operational colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the Deputy Finance Business Partner/ Finance Business Partner in providing comprehensive financial management support and advice to Directors, Senior Managers and Corporate Budget Holders.

The post holder will be part of a team directly involved in the maintenance of the general ledger and budgetary control system which are used in the production of monthly financial statements for budget holders.

As a senior member of the team, the post-holder will be expected to work independently and use their own initiative within their own sphere of work. Guidance will be available when required from the SFBP/DFBP.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all finance policies and procedures including Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

The post holder will supervise the junior staff within the department and contribute to their training and personal development, enforcing Trust policies within the team.

As a senior member of staff, the post-holder will be expected to become involved in financial matters relating to the whole Trust as and when required and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team and Finance Department procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.