Finance Manager (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Finance - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

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.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

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

• 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
• 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

• 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.
• Confidence using and evaluating digital platforms, CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy), and online giving tools for effective donor engagement

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• 3 A levels or NVQ (or equivalent experience)

other

• Calm under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Desire to develop a career in fundraising

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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