Finance Manager in Cambridge

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the financial management, governance and performance of the East of England Provider Collaborative. The postholder will lead the day-to-day delivery of the finance function, providing high-quality financial planning, reporting, forecasting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and financial sustainability. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical and operational teams, and partner organisations across the region, they will ensure robust financial control, support business planning and service development, and contribute to the effective stewardship of public resources. The role also includes leadership of a small finance team and driving continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting.

Main duties of the job include:

• Providing high-quality financial advice, analysis and insight to senior leaders, clinicians, commissioners and partner organisations across the Collaborative.
• Leading on budget management, financial reporting, forecasting and business case development, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively.
• Contributing to medium-term financial planning, service development and the delivery of the Collaborative's strategic objectives.
• Working closely with partner organisations across the East of England to provide expert financial support, strengthen financial governance, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable specialised mental health services across the region.

Education / Qualifications:

• Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience:

• Specialist knowledge and practical experience of financial management, accounting concepts, NHS finance policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Experience of analysing complex financial information, identifying issues and presenting clear options and recommendations.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret complex financial, activity and contracting information, compare options and make sound recommendations.
• Advanced analytical, spreadsheet and reporting skills, with the ability to maintain clear working papers and audit trails.

Knowledge:

• Specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, NHS finance policy, financial reporting requirements and relevant governance arrangements.
• Understanding of budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, financial risk management and variance analysis.

Management & Operational:

• Ability to line manage a team providing a range of functions: budget setting; financial accounting; contract performance management and business analytics.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.