Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated CCAB Qualified Accountant to join the East London NHS Foundation Trust Financial Management team in this Finance Business Partner Band 8a role.
We are seeking an individual who is dedicated, motivated and pro-active with excellent organisational and communication skills. Your aim is to help us provide high quality care to our local communities in East London.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage a management accountant in providing day-to-day support in all aspects of the service's financial performance and business partner relationship whilst maintaining an excellent team ethic.
To manage the delivery of accurate and timely monthly performance reports for presentation at Directorate Management Team meetings. To provide comprehensive financial management support to the Directorates including analysis of monthly performance against income and expenditure, annual budget setting, future plans, and developments in financial reporting.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CP7517678
Job locations
Robert Dolan House, Trust HQ,, Finance Directorate
9 Alie Street
London
E1 8DE
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to request further information or discuss this opportunity, please contact Tina Smith.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to request further information or discuss this opportunity, please contact Tina Smith.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Previous Experience
Essential

• Previous management accounts experience
• Experience of large scale general ledger systems
• Experience in training non- financial managers

Desirable

• Previous roles in NHS Finance departments
• Oracle financials or similar package
• Staff management experience
• Production of business cases, tender submissions and/or contract costing and pricing

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to maintain accuracy and precision when working to deadline
• Able to prioritise & coordinate workloads to cope with change and conflicting demands
• Ability to translate, summarise and communicate highly complex financial data to non-finance staff
• Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data
• Computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to senior managers and clinicians, maintaining close working relationships whilst independently providing expert financial advice in line with Trust and accounting policies

Desirable

• Able to use Microsoft Access or other database applications

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge of financial management systems and processes.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the NHS financial regime
• Knowledge of relevant policies and developments affecting mental health and community services

Other requirements relevant to the post
Essential

• Able to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Required to be able to work at a computer for long periods
• Self-motivated
• Able to work on own initiative and to take appropriate decisions
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong sense of quality and customer focus.

Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy Qualification or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Previous Experience
Essential

• Previous management accounts experience
• Experience of large scale general ledger systems
• Experience in training non- financial managers

Desirable

• Previous roles in NHS Finance departments
• Oracle financials or similar package
• Staff management experience
• Production of business cases, tender submissions and/or contract costing and pricing

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Able to maintain accuracy and precision when working to deadline
• Able to prioritise & coordinate workloads to cope with change and conflicting demands
• Ability to translate, summarise and communicate highly complex financial data to non-finance staff
• Able to identify and interpret key performance issues from raw data
• Computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate to senior managers and clinicians, maintaining close working relationships whilst independently providing expert financial advice in line with Trust and accounting policies

Desirable

• Able to use Microsoft Access or other database applications

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth knowledge of financial management systems and processes.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the NHS financial regime
• Knowledge of relevant policies and developments affecting mental health and community services

Other requirements relevant to the post
Essential

• Able to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Required to be able to work at a computer for long periods
• Self-motivated
• Able to work on own initiative and to take appropriate decisions
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong sense of quality and customer focus.

Skills Required