Job Description

The role has been designed specifically with the objective of providing the post holder with the relevant qualifications, practical experience, and support to progress from band 6 to band 7 across an agreed period (dependent on the experience and completion of professional accountancy qualification of the successful candidate).
The Senior Management Accounts Officer / Deputy Finance Business Partner will be an integral part of the Division, providing high quality and timely financial advice and support to multidisciplinary Divisional and Directorate teams (including clinicians, ward managers and budget holders) to enable the delivery of the Hospital's financial objectives:

• To ensure comprehensive and timely monthly reporting of Directorates financial position.
• To participate in and co-ordinate the setting of the Hospital Directorates revenue budgets
• To assist in the training of budget holders and managers in budgetary management and control.
• To assist in the training and development of individuals within Financial Management.

The post holder will provide support to the divisional Senior Finance Business Partner as part of both business-as-usual financial reporting and specific projects.
Personal and team development are key values we support, and the department is keen to grow and develop to help better meet the challenges within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner in formulating, agreeing and setting budgets in consultation with managers and in accordance with Trust policies and strategies and to maintain controls on budget movements throughout the financial year.
- Contribute to the monthly production of the directorates' and divisional financial position and forecast by achieving the corporate reporting timetable and by accurately maintaining the financial ledger.
- Support the investigation of variances to plan to provide high quality information to budget holders to enable timely implementation of remedial actions.
- Provide and distribute regular financial reports to strict deadlines to enable proactive management of budgets by budget holders.
- Establish and maintain regular liaison with appropriate Directorate Managers, ward and Departmental Managers and budget holders.
- Assist in developing the quality of financial information and support provided by the Department and to be pro-active in the provision of financial information to managers, to explain finance departmental strategy and resolve queries.
- Contribute to the business planning process, service and capacity planning with the Senior Finance Business Partner, Directorate Managers and Service Managers, using well developed analytical and accounting skills and a range of computerised systems.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 54,710 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-MCH-7479467-RL4
Job locations
Oxford Road Campus
Hathersage Road
Manchester
M13 0HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, or part qualified and actively studying towards the final stages.

Desirable

• Degree ECDL or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, complex environment
• Experience in supporting change in a complex environment
• Experience of team and line management
• Demonstrable experience of creating and working with complex spreadsheets and formulae to support management information (e.g. modelling, forecasts)
• Significant experience of using financial ledgers to code / extract / analyse / report upon financial information

Desirable

• Experience of working in the acute hospital sector in the NHS
• Use of Integra financial ledger

Skills
Essential

• Excellent Excel / spreadsheet skills to manipulate complex and numerous data
• Strong numerical skills, including the ability to complete complex calculations
• Able to analyse, interpret and summarise financial information concisely to present key points including consideration of the wider picture/future scenario planning
• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing to present relevant information concisely at all levels within the organisation
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Able to make calm, rational decisions in the face of challenge, lack of information, or adversity
• Personal credibility, work with staff at all levels to build positive and constructive internal / external relationships, and shared goals for service improvement / delivery. Able to work independently as well as effectively within a team

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner organisations
• Understanding of the wider NHS key strategic priorities
• A good knowledge of all applications found in "Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust Finance Regime

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• CCAB or CIMA qualified, or part qualified and actively studying towards the final stages.

Desirable

• Degree ECDL or equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary, complex environment
• Experience in supporting change in a complex environment
• Experience of team and line management
• Demonstrable experience of creating and working with complex spreadsheets and formulae to support management information (e.g. modelling, forecasts)
• Significant experience of using financial ledgers to code / extract / analyse / report upon financial information

Desirable

• Experience of working in the acute hospital sector in the NHS
• Use of Integra financial ledger

Skills
Essential

• Excellent Excel / spreadsheet skills to manipulate complex and numerous data
• Strong numerical skills, including the ability to complete complex calculations
• Able to analyse, interpret and summarise financial information concisely to present key points including consideration of the wider picture/future scenario planning
• Able to communicate well verbally and in writing to present relevant information concisely at all levels within the organisation
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Able to make calm, rational decisions in the face of challenge, lack of information, or adversity
• Personal credibility, work with staff at all levels to build positive and constructive internal / external relationships, and shared goals for service improvement / delivery. Able to work independently as well as effectively within a team

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner organisations
• Understanding of the wider NHS key strategic priorities
• A good knowledge of all applications found in "Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust Finance Regime

Skills Required