Finance Manager
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Finance Manager
The closing date is 18 November 2026
Job summary
The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the financial management, governance and performance of the East of England Provider Collaborative. The postholder will lead the day-to-day delivery of the finance function, providing high-quality financial planning, reporting, forecasting and analysis to support strategic decision-making and financial sustainability. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical and operational teams, and partner organisations across the region, they will ensure robust financial control, support business planning and service development, and contribute to the effective stewardship of public resources. The role also includes leadership of a small finance team and driving continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide high-quality financial advice, analysis and insight to senior leaders, clinicians, commissioners and partner organisations across the Collaborative. The postholder will lead on budget management, financial reporting, forecasting and business case development, ensuring financial risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively. They will also contribute to medium-term financial planning, service development and the delivery of the Collaborative's strategic objectives.
The postholder will work closely with partner organisations across the East of England to provide expert financial support, strengthen financial governance, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable specialised mental health services across the region.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-CORP-8254474
Job locations
CPFT HQ
Elizabeth House
Fulbourn
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Finance function for the EoE Provider Collaborative, ensuring effective financial management, governance and control arrangements.
- Develop, monitor and report budgets, financial plans and forecasts, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making and sustainability.
- Produce high-quality financial reports, analysis and commentary, identifying risks, opportunities and trends, and recommending actions.
- Lead the financial appraisal of business cases, service developments and investment proposals, providing financial modelling, costing and options analysis.
- Support statutory, NHS and internal reporting requirements, ensuring returns and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, commissioning and finance colleagues across partner organisations to support financial planning and performance management.
- Identify and manage financial risks, opportunities and emerging issues, supporting strong financial stewardship.
- Lead the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, reporting tools and controls to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Provide leadership and management to the Finance Assistant and Finance Business Partner, supporting performance, development and workload planning.
- Deputise for the Head of Finance and Performance where appropriate and provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Finance function for the EoE Provider Collaborative, ensuring effective financial management, governance and control arrangements.
- Develop, monitor and report budgets, financial plans and forecasts, providing accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making and sustainability.
- Produce high-quality financial reports, analysis and commentary, identifying risks, opportunities and trends, and recommending actions.
- Lead the financial appraisal of business cases, service developments and investment proposals, providing financial modelling, costing and options analysis.
- Support statutory, NHS and internal reporting requirements, ensuring returns and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, commissioning and finance colleagues across partner organisations to support financial planning and performance management.
- Identify and manage financial risks, opportunities and emerging issues, supporting strong financial stewardship.
- Lead the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, reporting tools and controls to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Provide leadership and management to the Finance Assistant and Finance Business Partner, supporting performance, development and workload planning.
- Deputise for the Head of Finance and Performance where appropriate and provide expert financial advice to senior stakeholders.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and practical experience of financial management, accounting concepts, NHS finance policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
- Experience of analysing complex financial information, identifying issues and presenting clear options and recommendations.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret complex financial, activity and contracting information, compare options and make sound recommendations.
- Advanced analytical, spreadsheet and reporting skills, with the ability to maintain clear working papers and audit trails.
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings, and support discussions with senior stakeholders
- Experience of developing dashboards, integrated reporting or financial performance packs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, NHS finance policy, financial reporting requirements and relevant governance arrangements.
- Understanding of budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, financial risk management and variance analysis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised mental health commissioning, Lead Provider arrangements or NHS England delegated budgets.
Management & Operational
Essential
- Ability to line manage a team providing a range of functions: budget setting; financial accounting; contract performance management and business analytics
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Full professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA) or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and practical experience of financial management, accounting concepts, NHS finance policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
- Experience of analysing complex financial information, identifying issues and presenting clear options and recommendations.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to interpret complex financial, activity and contracting information, compare options and make sound recommendations.
- Advanced analytical, spreadsheet and reporting skills, with the ability to maintain clear working papers and audit trails.
Desirable
- Ability to chair meetings, and support discussions with senior stakeholders
- Experience of developing dashboards, integrated reporting or financial performance packs.
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, NHS finance policy, financial reporting requirements and relevant governance arrangements.
- Understanding of budget setting, financial planning, forecasting, financial risk management and variance analysis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specialised mental health commissioning, Lead Provider arrangements or NHS England delegated budgets.
Management & Operational
Essential
- Ability to line manage a team providing a range of functions: budget setting; financial accounting; contract performance management and business analytics
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
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CPFT HQ
Elizabeth House
Fulbourn
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CPFT HQ
Elizabeth House
Fulbourn
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Communication & Administration Lead
Aleksandra Kalatuhina
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-CORP-8254474
Job locations
CPFT HQ
Elizabeth House
Fulbourn
CB21 5EF
United Kingdom
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