Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified, highly motivated, and significantly experienced and innovative finance leader to join GMMH. The role of Senior Finance Business Partner provides high-quality financial management advice and support to managers and clinicians across GMMH's Care Groups and leadership to the Care Group Finance team. The person we are looking for; Fully Qualified CCAB or ACMA Accountant. Highly motivated and proactive Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of working in financial management roles. Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, Ability to make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Ability to manage staff and motivate colleagu Main duties of the job The post holder will have an excellent understanding of the NHS financeregime, along with strong technical and leadership skills to help the Trustdeliver the financial plan. You will need to possess excellent communication and leadership skills and a real commitment to excellent service delivery. You must be creative and innovative, with the desire and ability to propose changes to working practices and procedures. The successful person will be responsible for improvements in systems and processes to improve the speed and accuracy of reporting, financial analysis and planning and internal controls. You will deliver effective communication and have excellent interpersonal and staff management skills, together with strong negotiating skills. A good understanding of NHS finance, including financial planning, budgetary control and performance management is essential. The postholder will be a key member of the divisional senior management team and will provide expert finance advice and guidance to divisional colleagues and be jointly responsible with other SMT members The postholder will produce reports on the financial plans and the performance of a large Clinical Care Group Any applicants will require a full professional accountancy qualification as well as significant post qualification experience working in a senior finance manager role. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6984657 Job locations Prestwich Hospital Bury New Road Bury M25 3BL Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Job description Job responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree level education o CCAB Accountancy Qualification oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable oHigher level degree or post graduate level management qualification Experience Essential oAbility to demonstrate detailed experience and expert knowledge of the key accounting areas, including the key procedures and policies, NHS financial legislation, key computer systems such as financial ledgers and of providing specialist advice on a full range of financial issues including both revenue and capital. oAbility to manage a team of finance staff, delivering support, coaching and training, organizing recruitment activities, providing mechanisms for appraisal and dealing with disciplinary/absence issues. oKnowledge of human resource techniques, required to lead, develop and maximise the performance of subordinate staff. oCreative and innovative, with the desire and ability to propose changes to working practices and procedures. oExperience of successfully working with and engaging with senior clinicians, operational managers and other stakeholders to understand data and develop action plans. oExperience of benchmarking, analysing results, data visualisation and presenting opportunities, using a range of complex data sources. Desirable oA successful track record at a senior level within the NHS oOperational management experience including project/change management oTrack record of stakeholder engagement Knowledge Essential oBusiness Cases oFinancial assessment oRecovery Plans Desirable oAn appreciation of the NHS financial regime oThorough understanding of NHS targets oSeeking out opportunities Skills Essential oAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities oProven ability to operate/think laterally oStrong numeracy and analytical skills oA high standard of general computer literacy. oExcellent Interpersonal skills oPolitically astute oAbility to understand and interpret complex financial information. oAbility to lead team building, coaching and motivating staff both finance and non-finance with regards to their financial responsibilities. oAbility to take the lead on key developments, acting as a specialist in a particular financial area. oAbility to balance different aspects of the role, and prioritise work across a wide area. oAbility to see the wider corporate view, and make decisions which are in the best interests of the organisation. oAbility to take responsibility for own workload and overseeing that of others, forward planning, working flexibly and prioritising competing demands. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to chair meetings and deal with issues covering a wide range of parties. Desirable oAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Peronsal Qualities Essential oFlexible approach to work oStrongly proactive and solution orientated oQualities of perseverance, determination, and adaptability oEvidence of strategic thinking and innovation oAbility to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines. oTeam player oA confident, pleasant approach, willing to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and working with multidisciplinary teams. oGood personal organisation and planning oCreative and innovative Desirable oProject Oriented Other Essential This role will involve engagement, virtually and in person, with colleagues at different sites across the Trust's locations, including: Wigan; Bolton; Manchester; Salford; Trafford; The role may sometimes require travel beyond these areas (e.g. national events and / or conferences). Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree level education o CCAB Accountancy Qualification oEvidence of continuing professional development Desirable oHigher level degree or post graduate level management qualification Experience Essential oAbility to demonstrate detailed experience and expert knowledge of the key accounting areas, including the key procedures and policies, NHS financial legislation, key computer systems such as financial ledgers and of providing specialist advice on a full range of financial issues including both revenue and capital. oAbility to manage a team of finance staff, delivering support, coaching and training, organizing recruitment activities, providing mechanisms for appraisal and dealing with disciplinary/absence issues. oKnowledge of human resource techniques, required to lead, develop and maximise the performance of subordinate staff. oCreative and innovative, with the desire and ability to propose changes to working practices and procedures. oExperience of successfully working with and engaging with senior clinicians, operational managers and other stakeholders to understand data and develop action plans. oExperience of benchmarking, analysing results, data visualisation and presenting opportunities, using a range of complex data sources. Desirable oA successful track record at a senior level within the NHS oOperational management experience including project/change management oTrack record of stakeholder engagement Knowledge Essential oBusiness Cases oFinancial assessment oRecovery Plans Desirable oAn appreciation of the NHS financial regime oThorough understanding of NHS targets oSeeking out opportunities Skills Essential oAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities oProven ability to operate/think laterally oStrong numeracy and analytical skills oA high standard of general computer literacy. oExcellent Interpersonal skills oPolitically astute oAbility to understand and interpret complex financial information. oAbility to lead team building, coaching and motivating staff both finance and non-finance with regards to their financial responsibilities. oAbility to take the lead on key developments, acting as a specialist in a particular financial area. oAbility to balance different aspects of the role, and prioritise work across a wide area. oAbility to see the wider corporate view, and make decisions which are in the best interests of the organisation. oAbility to take responsibility for own workload and overseeing that of others, forward planning, working flexibly and prioritising competing demands. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to chair meetings and deal with issues covering a wide range of parties. Desirable oAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Peronsal Qualities Essential oFlexible approach to work oStrongly proactive and solution orientated oQualities of perseverance, determination, and adaptability oEvidence of strategic thinking and innovation oAbility to prioritise and work with imposed deadlines. oTeam player oA confident, pleasant approach, willing to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and working with multidisciplinary teams. oGood personal organisation and planning oCreative and innovative Desirable oProject Oriented Other Essential This role will involve engagement, virtually and in person, with colleagues at different sites across the Trust's locations, including: Wigan; Bolton; Manchester; Salford; Trafford; The role may sometimes require travel beyond these areas (e.g. national events and / or conferences). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Prestwich Hospital Bury New Road Bury M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)