Job Description

This is a fantastic role split between the Finance Department and the Division within the Trust to which you will be assigned. You will provide expert, specialist and in-depth business and financial management information and advice to the Division, as well as leading on the reporting of Divisional income, expenditure and other KPIs.
This role is crucial to the smooth running and operational adaptability of the Division, and involves driving forwards continuous improvement in all aspects of the team's work, leading to improved Divisional productivity levels.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert, specialist and in-depth business and financial management information and advice to the Divisions. Lead the reporting of Divisional productivity, income, expenditure and other KPIs in line with required timescales for the achievement of financial and operational plans
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
64,455 to 74,896 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
269-SFT9322
Job locations
Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education, Experience and Skills
Essential

• CCAB Qualification and post qualification CPD
• Experience in a Financial Management team
• Up to date knowledge of application of accounting standards (inc. IFRS)
• GCSE Maths and English passes (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience in a large and complex public sector organisation
• Experience of driving productivity within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS financial regime
• Experience delivering plans and developing forecasts as part of a team
• Line management experience, and skills in developing others
• Highly developed presentational, influencing and negotiation skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (some complex formulae/function examples)
• Highly developed analytical and interpretation skills, including concise and clear summary

Person Specification
Education, Experience and Skills
Essential

• CCAB Qualification and post qualification CPD
• Experience in a Financial Management team
• Up to date knowledge of application of accounting standards (inc. IFRS)
• GCSE Maths and English passes (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience in a large and complex public sector organisation
• Experience of driving productivity within a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS financial regime
• Experience delivering plans and developing forecasts as part of a team
• Line management experience, and skills in developing others
• Highly developed presentational, influencing and negotiation skills
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (some complex formulae/function examples)
• Highly developed analytical and interpretation skills, including concise and clear summary

Skills Required