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Associate Director of Finance - Financial Management

2 days ago

Stockport

From the exceptional opportunities we offer, to the remarkable care we provide for our patients, we think there is something special about working here. If you feel like you would like to be a part of our friendly team, please complete an application and start your journey to become a part of Team Stockport. Main area Finance Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 362-MGR8CFIN-04-26-B Site Aspen House, Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £79,504 - £91,609 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/10/2026 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you'll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce. Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four 'specialist' hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a 'specialist' hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester. In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples. Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment. Associate Director of Finance - Financial Management - 37.5 hours Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Finance & Procurement is proud to be a Level 3 Towards Excellence rated team, with staff development at the heart of all it does. We are looking for an Associate Director of Finance specialising in Financial Management to come and join our team. This role is key to delivering a highly effective financial reporting function for the Trust, meeting the changing needs of internal and external demands. The Trust works in collaboration with Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust under the joint leadership of a Chief Financial Officer. Our vision as a team is "to create an elite intelligent team to meet the demands and changing needs of the financial and procurement landscape in the NHS". We want someone to join our team who is just as passionate about development of people as we are and can bring experience from their financial management career to challenge and drive change forward. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of financial skills gained in an NHS environment, with focus on financial reporting and modelling. You must demonstrate analytical, communications and people management skills and have a thorough understanding of the reporting requirements for NHS Finance. You must be able to influence both internal and external customers, build strong relationships, work under pressure and prioritise workload efficiently. The main duties of the role are to provide a high-quality financial management service throughout the Trust so that accurate and timely management information can be provided on the overall financial position for the Trust. This will include reporting on the income and expenditure position including achievement of CIP and will including reporting of this to the Trust Assurance Committees, NHSE and GM as the Integrated Care System (ICS) Applicants should demonstrate a high level of financial skills gained ideally in an NHS environment, with focus on financial reporting and modelling. You must demonstrate analytical, communications and people management skills and have a thorough understanding of the reporting requirements for NHS Finance. You must be able to influence both internal and external customers, build strong relationships, work under pressure and prioritise workload efficiently. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Finance to discuss the opportunity further, particularly in relation to how the shared nature of the post will work. The selection process will involve an interview and a focus group with other members of the Finance & Procurement team. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further, • Cycle to work scheme, • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt, • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Budory, Director of Finance to discuss the role further. The selection process will involve an interview and a focus group with other members of the Finance & Procurement team - Interviews Tuesday 13th October 2026 • Demonstrable CPD as recognised by professional body, • Breadth and depth of awareness with regard to the issues facing the NHS e.g. NHS plan, Access Targets, Changing financial regimes, • NHS finance knowledge or experience, • Experience at a senior level within an acute setting or equivalent, • Experience of leading budget setting, • Experience of contributing to strategic financial planning, • Experience of planning / financial management processes, • Experience at a senior level within an acute setting or equivalent, • Experience of leading aspects of the provision of financial governance and assurance to the Trust Board and stakeholders or equivalent, • Experience of new business systems implementation, • Experience of leading significant financial policy change Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can #J-18808-Ljbffr

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