Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join our Financial Management team here at Hampshire and IOW Healthcare NHS FT. We are looking to recruit two dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our finance team in providing a high level of support to our clinical divisions and corporate services. The Financial Management Team is responsible for delivering accurate and easy to understand financial information and providing high quality financial advice, working alongside the divisions and corporate services to make the best decisions for the Trust. Working closely with both finance and clinical or corporate teams, this role will provide you with an opportunity to be part of a forward looking and innovative finance team that provides comprehensive advice and support. Main duties of the job The role involves ensuring both our expenditure and income are accurately apportioned and recorded, providing financial support (face to face and online) to budget managers to ensure achievement of planned performance, supporting the budget setting cycle and identifying, analysing & investigating complex financial queries and discrepancies. The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills to assist them in dealing with a wide range of people and an interest in investigating and solving problems using a range of information sources and systems. This role is suitable for any candidate with a good understanding and experience of financial management. The role involves hybrid remote/office working with a minimum of 2 days each week, spent in one of the Trust's core office locations at Tatchbury Mount, Calmore; Highpoint, Bursledon or on the IOW as agreed between the successful applicant and their Line Manager. Interviews are planned to take place on Friday 28 March 2025. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-CORP-7637 Job locations Tatchbury Mount Calmore Southampton Hampshire SO40 2RZ Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Accountancy Qualification (AAT) CCAB Finalist or working towards Experience Essential Excellent interpretation and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex financial information of a sensitive nature Experience of leading projects Experience managing own as well as staff schedules Excellent numeracy skills, coupled with excellent analytical, interpretative and option appraisal skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Accountancy Qualification (AAT) CCAB Finalist or working towards Experience Essential Excellent interpretation and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex financial information of a sensitive nature Experience of leading projects Experience managing own as well as staff schedules Excellent numeracy skills, coupled with excellent analytical, interpretative and option appraisal skills. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Tatchbury Mount Calmore Southampton Hampshire SO40 2RZ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)