Job summary Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a Deputy Finance Manager to support an assigned Division or Corporate Directorate, providing proactive financial support to the relevant Divisional or Directorate Management teams, advising on all aspects of financial management. If successful, you will liaise with budget holders, including directors of services, department Heads of Service, and management on a regular basis. You will support the Finance Manager in the provision of a complete, professional service to the Division or Corporate Directorates, delivering a customer focused service to the budget holders of the highest possible standard whilst maintaining adherence to the Trust monthly reporting and annual planning timetables. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today. Main duties of the job The aim of the role is to act as Deputy to the Finance Manager for Division or Corporate Directorate assigned to support, providing proactive financial support to the relevant Divisional or Directorate Management teams, advising on all aspects of financial management. You will liase with budget holders, including directors of services, department Heads of service, and management on a regular basis. You will support the Finance Manager in the provision of a complete, professional financial service to the Division or Corporate Directorates, delivering a customer focussed service to the budget holders of the highest possible standard whilst maintaining adherence to the Trust monthly reporting and annual planning timetables. You will support the Finance Manager and Senior Finance Business Partner in the setting of the annual Divisional, Coroporate Directorate and wider care group budgets and will be responsible for ensuring that rigorous financial control is implemented and controlled across the Corporate areas for income, expenditure, CIPS and WTEs. To assistn in providing direct financial support to the assigned directorates ensuring full compliance with financial best practice, specifically in relation to: Budget setting and reporting Forecasting of expenditure, activity and income Maximisation of income Delivery of Improvement Program Savings Business case development Finance processes About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-COR-BR-0388-A Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see attached job description. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant work experience in a finance role Experience of working with financial systems, particularly, E-Financial and Excel Supporting information demonstrates an understanding of current NHS structures and policies Desirable Experience at managing staff Qualifications Essential Studying towards a CCAB qualification Educated to degree level Desirable Full CCAB qualification. Equivalent experience will be taken into account where extensive experience can be demonstrated Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant work experience in a finance role Experience of working with financial systems, particularly, E-Financial and Excel Supporting information demonstrates an understanding of current NHS structures and policies Desirable Experience at managing staff Qualifications Essential Studying towards a CCAB qualification Educated to degree level Desirable Full CCAB qualification. Equivalent experience will be taken into account where extensive experience can be demonstrated Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)