Senior Finance Manager in Dartford

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen working relationships with key stakeholders, developing financial and business strategy within directorates. Explain and present highly complex financial and business concepts and strategies to directors and other senior colleagues.
• Provide comprehensive high quality financial and business across the Trust, making a significant contribution to the production of business cases and to the Trust's long and short term business planning processes.
• Manage and co-ordinate the work of a team of management accountants to ensure that monthly income and expenditure and information reports are produced in accordance with Trust timetables and procedures.
• Initiate service and system enhancements to meet changing customer demand.
• Devise best practice principles and implement these throughout the department.
• Prepare the Trust's monthly and annual financial and business information report ensuring that the information produced is complete and correct and that trends and variances are investigated and evaluated.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Finance Experience

Desirable criteria

• CCAB Qualified
• Relevant Degree
• Ability to travel to multiple sites

Industry

Essential criteria

• Relevant industry experience

Staff

Essential criteria

• Staff management experience

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

If you have declared you are part of the armed forces community, you may be asked to provide evidence during the recruitment process. If you misrepresent this information, your offer may be withdrawn. For Armed Forces specific support, see our webpage: https://oxleas.nhs.uk/armed-forces-community/

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct.

Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high volume of applications.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 384.4 KB )
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) ( PDF , 160.6 KB )
• Privacy Notice for Staff ( PDF , 268.6 KB )
• Staff Benefits ( PDF , 2.5 MB )