Finance Manager

Job summary

The main objectives of the Finance Department are to provide accurate financial information, which supports effective decision making and to complete statutory annual accounts and monthly returns as required. Within this, there is a key focus on customer service to ensure that managers are provided with operational tools to both monitor and evaluate their financial performance.

Main duties of the job

Finance Manager - Band 7

Development Opportunities will be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Croydon Healthcare Services.The post supports the Finance team in the provision of accurate financial information to Budget Holders. The post holder will be expected to lead on key month end tasks, ensuring the accuracy of reported position, be involved in regular forecasting and annual budget planning cycle.

It is expected that candidates will be either fully qualified Accountants or actively studying towards a CCAB qualification.

To succeed in this role you will have excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to use these to help support the development of the finance function to meets the changing needs of the trust.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.