Finance ManagerNHS

Job summary

The Finance Manager will lead the finance function of SPCT, an organisation with an annual turnover of approximately £10 million. The postholder will combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, effective cash management and full statutory and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Executive Team, the Board, operational managers, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), commissioners and external partners, the Finance Manager will provide clear financial insight that supports decision-making, business planning, service development and the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

1. Financial management & reporting

2. Budgeting, forecasting & business planning

3. Cashflow management

4. Payroll, pensions & workforce planning

5. Primary Care network financial management

6. Compliance, audit & governance

7. Property service & site financial management

8. Leadership & people management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Reporting Lead the day-to-day finance function ensuring financial information is accurate timely and reliable.

Prepare and present monthly management accounts financial performance reports and Board reports.

Provide meaningful financial analysis that highlights key variances, risk, opportunities and recommendations.

Monitor income expenditure profitability and overall financial performance against agreed budgets.

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and safeguard the integrity of all financial records.

Oversee all transactional finance activity including purchase ledger, sales ledger banking and journals using Sage Line 50.

Manage trade debtors and creditors ensuring timely collection of income and payment of liabilities.

Ensure all income and funding streams are correctly received allocated and reconciled.

Maintain accurate financial records in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting and Business Planning Lead the annual budget-setting process and periodic budget reviews.

Prepare detailed financial forecasts, including six-monthly reviews and longer-term financial plans.

Monitor actual performance against budget and investigate significant variances.

Work with operational and service leads to review performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.

Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic and operational decisions, including new service bids and tenders.

Support the leadership team to identify efficiencies, growth opportunities and service developments.

Support social value reporting and the reinvestment of surplus in line with SPCTs community interest purpose.

3. Cash Flow and Treasury Management Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient working capital is available to meet operational requirements.

Produce regular cash flow forecasts and monitor financial commitments.

Ensure surplus funds are invested appropriately and in line with approved financial policies.

Manage banking arrangements and monitor financial reserves.

4. Payroll, Pensions and Workforce Finance Oversee payroll processes so that staff are paid accurately and on time.

Manage NHS Pension Scheme administration and ensure all compliance requirements are met.

Ensure payroll reconciliations and statutory obligations including HMRC returns are completed accurately.

5. Primary Care Network (PCN) Financial Management Lead the financial management of Primary Care Network funds.

Prepare monthly PCN financial reports, forecasts and funding analyses.

Monitor the use of PCN funding streams and ensure compliance with national and local funding requirements.

Provide financial advice and performance monitoring to PCN leadership.

6. Compliance, Audit and Governance Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions -SFIs, the Scheme of Delegation, financial regulations and organisational policies.

Review, develop and strengthen financial systems, controls and procedures.

Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations.

Coordinate the annual audit and act as principal contact for the external auditors.

Lead the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and year-end working papers, including Companies House filings and the annual CIC community interest report.

Ensure appropriate insurance cover is maintained across the organisation.

Identify and monitor financial risks, maintain the financial risk register and put appropriate controls in place.

Support the Board and Executive Team in meeting their governance and assurance responsibilities.

7. Service and Site Financial Management Provide financial management support for Little Hulton Health Centre and any associated healthcare premises.

Monitor service costs, income streams and contractual performance.

Ensure contract terms and financial obligations are fulfilled and appropriately monitored.

8. Leadership and People Management Lead, manage and develop the finance team.

Provide mentoring, coaching and professional development for finance staff.

Set clear objectives and performance expectations, and conduct regular appraisals.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and high performance.

Build resilience and succession planning within the finance function.

Key Working Relationships

The Finance Manager will build and maintain effective working relationships with:

Internal

External

Chief Accountable Officer

Executive Team and SPCT Board

Member GP practices (SPCT shareholders)

Operational and service leads

Primary Care Network representatives

Finance team

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and other NHS bodies

Commissioners and healthcare partners

External auditors

Professional advisers, including accountants, tax advisers and legal representatives

Regulatory bodies

Banks and financial institutions

Third-party providers of outsourced services

The postholder will represent the organisation professionally and support negotiations with commissioners, contractors and external agencies, ensuring contractual and financial obligations are delivered.

Key Outcomes

Success in this role will be demonstrated by:

Accurate and timely production of financial information.

Robust financial controls and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Effective cash flow and treasury management.

Sound budgetary control and reliable forecasting.

Clean audit outcomes and strong financial governance.

Effective management of NHS and PCN funding streams.

A skilled, resilient and high-performing finance team.

Financial sustainability and well-informed decision-making across the organisation.

General Responsibilities

All staff are expected to:

Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation (UK GDPR), information governance and Caldicott principles.

Take responsibility for safeguarding children and adults at risk, complete mandatory training and report concerns in line with organisational policy.

Comply with health and safety legislation and policies, taking reasonable care of themselves and others.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating patients, colleagues and partners with dignity and respect.

Comply with infection prevention and control policies relevant to their role.

Complete all mandatory and statutory training and participate in annual appraisal.

Act in accordance with SPCTs values, policies and procedures at all times.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the postholder to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.

About us

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT) is a community interest company and social enterprise delivering NHS services across Salford, including GP practices, integrated urgent primary care through EPiC 24 (GP out of hours, Urgent Treatment Centre, Locality Clinical Assessment Service and Single Point of Access) and homelessness and inclusion health services.

SPCT is owned by Salfords GP practices and reinvests its surplus in frontline services and innovation. We are committed to values-based, compassionate care, social value, reducing health inequalities and the long-term sustainability of general practice. SPCT is a Living Wage employer, a member of Social Enterprise UK and holds the Pride in Practice Gold award.

SPCT has a small, well run, finance team which operates from one office with a very supportive management structure and friendly atmosphere.

We embrace diversity and equality. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives