Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Finance Manager - Commissioning and Costing

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Finance team at Harrogate and District NHS FT for a Finance Manager in the Commissioning and Costing team.

We are Level 1 accredited One NHS Finance employer, working towards level 2. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity as we see this as a strength and part of our Trust's mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes.

Applicants must be able to work to challenging deadlines, be numerate, accurate and possess good computer skills. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a committed team player. We're looking for someone who is reliable, has flare and commitment to achieving their goals and the Trust's kite values, and will fully contribute to the team spirit.

Main duties of the job

The Finance Manager will provide high standard financial management, commissioning, costing and contracting advice and support for the Trust. The post holder will provide support and advice to Directors and Budget Managers within Clinical and Corporate Directorates. The Finance Manager is a member of the Senior Finance Team, supporting Senior Management Teams within the Directorates.

The post holder will perform a key role ensuring the delivery of high quality complex information in accordance with NHS guidelines and policy on National Payment System, Income reporting and NHS commissioning regulations, in order to secure the Trust's Commissioner income.

The post holder will also support the financial planning and budget-setting process, contract monitoring procedures, and be key to the National Cost Collection process and ongoing development of Patient Level Costing.

The post holder will be responsible for providing financial advice and guidance on highly complex issues, supporting strategic financial and business planning issues. In addition under the Head of Income and Costing, the post holder will identify, investigate and advise on complex, contentious and commercially sensitive financial issues providing reports and guidance to all levels within the organisation.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-2096R

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Ainley on 01423 555418 or s.ainley1@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Ainley on 01423 555418 or s.ainley1@nhs.net

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant or significant equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years' experience in an NHS commissioning, costing or financial management role.
  • Excellent IT skills, MS Excel, MS Access.

Desirable

  • Use of CIVICA software SLAM and Costmaster
  • Understanding of NHS Acute services and activity.
  • Experience of benchmarking, including the use of model health.
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant or significant equivalent experience
  • At least 3 years' experience in an NHS commissioning, costing or financial management role.
  • Excellent IT skills, MS Excel, MS Access.

Desirable

  • Use of CIVICA software SLAM and Costmaster
  • Understanding of NHS Acute services and activity.
  • Experience of benchmarking, including the use of model health.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Income and Costing

Sharon Ainley

s.ainley1@nhs.net

01423555418

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-CORP-2096R

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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