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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Deputy Finance Manager

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

The aim of the role is to provide financial analysis and support in a timely manner to supportservices and senior management enabling them to make proactive decisions and take actionsin a rapid, effective and efficient manner. The post holder will also act as Deputy to theFinance Manager for the Division or Corporate Directorate assigned when required.

The post holder will be responsible for producing monthly budget statements and giving financial advice, guidance and training on budgetary management and budget setting toBudget Holders.

The role is vital in undertaking analysis of financial information such as run rate analysis and unit cost assessments which will be used in the development and production of the monthlymanagement accounts and budgetary control information (monthly and annual).

The role requires a strong ability to provide information to various colleagues in the organisation and help direct senior finance management to key budget variances, evaluating and supportingcost improvement programmes, and understanding around cost changes over time.

You will support the Finance Manager in the provision of a complete, professional financial service to the Division or Corporate Directorates, delivering a customer focussed service to

Main duties of the job

Provision of Trusted Financial Reporting

• Work with Site/Department Management to set their budget for each financial year
• Compile detailed variance analysis to explain variances from budgets.
• Support the production of robust and detailed year end forecasts in accordance with Trust standards and timetables.
• Assist the Site/Department with financial recovery plans
• Provide the Site/Department with relevant and timely financial information to aid the operational teams to make informed decisions.
• Work in collaboration with operational managers to continually improve the effectiveness of performance monitoring systems.
• Ensure advice is consistent with similar areas of the Trust ensuring shared learning and development of a one Trust approach.

Financial management of care group/departments

• Support all aspects of financial management within their Group/Site/Department inconjunction with the Finance Manager
• Distribute the monthly performance reporting packs for the Group/Site/Department
• Where performance differs from plan, support recovery plans in consultation with theFinance Manager
• Contribute to the evolution and development of Trust reporting

Improving Value

• Support the Site/Department SLT to develop efficiency schemes
• Assess, monitor and review the delivery of efficiencies and associated financial benefits

Business Cases

• To support in the development and production of business cases.
• Ensure the financial elements reflect the case and meet the required quality standard

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-COR-BR-5812

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Actively seeks to develop services to meet challenges of a changing environment.
• Ability to travel between sites when required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Studying towards a CCAB qualification.
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification. Equivalent experience will be taken into account where extensive experience can be demonstrated.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable work experience in a finance role.
• Expert user of financial systems, particularly, EFinancial and Excel
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Understanding of current NHS structures and Policies
• Highly numerate and analytical with good report writing skills
• Accuracy with attention to detail and good analytical skills

Desirable

• Experience at managing staff.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Ability to prioritise workload of junior team member

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to convey complex finance data to non-financial managers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience of writing comprehensive reports.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and persuade upwards.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities.
• Actively seeks to develop services to meet challenges of a changing environment.
• Ability to travel between sites when required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Studying towards a CCAB qualification.
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Full CCAB or CIMA qualification. Equivalent experience will be taken into account where extensive experience can be demonstrated.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable work experience in a finance role.
• Expert user of financial systems, particularly, EFinancial and Excel
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Understanding of current NHS structures and Policies
• Highly numerate and analytical with good report writing skills
• Accuracy with attention to detail and good analytical skills

Desirable

• Experience at managing staff.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Ability to prioritise workload of junior team member

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to convey complex finance data to non-financial managers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience of writing comprehensive reports.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and persuade upwards.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Finance Manager

Vrishni Maraj

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-COR-BR-5812

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM17ET

United Kingdom

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