Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen which will integrate working with an established finance team with the Trust's new Fordcombe and Wells Health Division. This is a role which will provide senior finance support to the Fordcombe and Wells Health Division, reporting directly to the Director of Finance - Performance. Main duties of the job To work in parallel with the Finance Director - Fordcombe. Embedding of MTW financial procedures and processes at Fordcombe. To support the set up of private patients, to improve access to referrals and improve the billing process. To provide monthly reporting on the revenue position. To set up budgets aligned to the current establishment. To identify skill or capacity gap at Fordcombe, ie tasks previously provided centrally by previous owner. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 359-7032310-T1 Job locations Fordcombe Hospital Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells TN3 0RD Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) Expert knowledge gained through further post-qualification specialist training or experience. Evidence of maintaining and developing technical accounting expertise and of staying up to date with current accounting rules since qualification Experience of working in a senior finance role, advising Executive Directors and other senior management Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of business partnering, supporting senior managers and/ or directors in service developments Experience of using complex financial models for assessing risk and informing decision-making Experience in making or advising on complex decisions involving financial risk Understand the concepts underpinning the development of a strategy and some of the elements which can be arranged to gain competitive advantage An understanding of the NHS Payment Scheme Desirable Working in NHS or private healthcare setting at a senior level Skills Essential Leadership qualities and influencing skills Able to challenge effectively while maintaining relationships Ability to work in a professional and positive manner and meet challenging deadlines Pro-active, dynamic and flexible Demonstrating initiative to work as an individual to meet deadlines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) Expert knowledge gained through further post-qualification specialist training or experience. Evidence of maintaining and developing technical accounting expertise and of staying up to date with current accounting rules since qualification Experience of working in a senior finance role, advising Executive Directors and other senior management Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of business partnering, supporting senior managers and/ or directors in service developments Experience of using complex financial models for assessing risk and informing decision-making Experience in making or advising on complex decisions involving financial risk Understand the concepts underpinning the development of a strategy and some of the elements which can be arranged to gain competitive advantage An understanding of the NHS Payment Scheme Desirable Working in NHS or private healthcare setting at a senior level Skills Essential Leadership qualities and influencing skills Able to challenge effectively while maintaining relationships Ability to work in a professional and positive manner and meet challenging deadlines Pro-active, dynamic and flexible Demonstrating initiative to work as an individual to meet deadlines. 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. 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. 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Fordcombe Hospital Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells TN3 0RD Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)