Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Finance Business Partner to join the Management Accounts Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a section of the Management Accounts team, ensuring that clients receive effective financial support and advice including the provision of relevant accurate and timely financial information.
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.
Main duties of the job
The successful person will be a key member of the divisional senior management team and will provide expert finance advice and guidance to divisional colleagues.
The post holder will support 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.
Any applicants will be required to have completed a professional accountancy qualification. There may be consideration for any applicants currently within their final stages working towards full qualification.
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 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
437-6992380
Job locations
GMMH - Harrop House
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Staff Benefits
* 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
* Professional Qualification
Desirable
* Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
* Management Accounts/NHS Finance
Desirable
* Business Cases/R&I Experience
Skills
Essential
* Skills demonstrated in application to fulfil role
Desirable
* Team Management (3)/Line management (1)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
GMMH - Harrop House
Bury New Road
Prestwich
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr