Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to cover maternity leave for our Finance Manager in the Direct Commissioning team covering Health and Justice and Specialised Commissioning in the East of England region. The role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis until end September 2026 to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for an individual who can operate in a fast paced and exciting environment and who can bring not only previous experience but diversity in thought and diversity in background to an established team.
Main duties of the job
The key elements of the role will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the delivery of timely and accurate reporting of financial performance across the East of England Region.
• Working with the Operational financial team to identify and assist in ensuring performance concerns are addressed.
• To liaise with central and regional teams to develop, understand and interpret policy and advice & disseminate and confirm compliance with accordingly.
• To support the team's role in the financial planning process.
• To support the provision of analytical financial support

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and analytical skills.
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
26 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
990-EOE-17428-E
Job locations
Victoria House, CamLife Business Park
Fulbourn
CB21 5XA
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully qualified AAT or Part Qualified CIPFA/CIMA/ACCA for this role.
Candidates are advised to ensure that your application reflects how you meet the person specifications and although you may not meet all the criteria, we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role and are considering applying.
We work flexibly with 40% regular on-site collaboration at our Fulbourn, Cambridge site. Please consider this when applying.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully qualified AAT or Part Qualified CIPFA/CIMA/ACCA for this role.
Candidates are advised to ensure that your application reflects how you meet the person specifications and although you may not meet all the criteria, we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role and are considering applying.
We work flexibly with 40% regular on-site collaboration at our Fulbourn, Cambridge site. Please consider this when applying.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents. Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or CIMA qualified)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Understanding of NHS Finance or broader public sector financial management at an intermediate level for a number of years
• Extensive experience in financial management (financial planning, budget setting, financial reporting and monitoring, and forecasting)
• Understanding of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development

Skills and Capabilities
Essential

• Ability to communicate complex financial and other data to all disciplines
• Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders
• Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationship

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or CIMA qualified)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Understanding of NHS Finance or broader public sector financial management at an intermediate level for a number of years
• Extensive experience in financial management (financial planning, budget setting, financial reporting and monitoring, and forecasting)
• Understanding of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHSE and individual provider and commissioning organisations
• Evidence of post qualifying continuing professional development

Skills and Capabilities
Essential

• Ability to communicate complex financial and other data to all disciplines
• Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders
• Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Values diversity and difference operates with integrity and openness
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationship

Skills Required