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Finance lead - Band 8D - NHS

Cedar
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 2JJ

Salary

£72,000 - £86,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The NHS is seeking an Interim Finance Lead (Band 8D) located in Cambridgeshire for a 6-month contract starting in December.
  • This role requires significant experience in senior NHS finance positions, particularly in managing balance sheets and statutory reporting.
  • The position offers a salary of Band 8D, which typically ranges around £50,000 to £60,000 annually, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing financial accounts, ensuring compliance, and delivering training to budget holders.
  • The candidate must possess strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of NHS financial systems, including VAT and capital accounting.

Interim Finance Lead (Band 8D) - NHS

Location: Cambridgeshire

Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in office per weekContract Type: Interim - 6 months (December start)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Interim Finance Lead to oversee and manage the Financial Accounts and Income team during a critical period. This pivotal role includes acting as the Assistant Director of Finance, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Financial Accounts and Income team with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet.
  • Provide oversight for payroll, payments, receivables, and NHS SBS transactions.
  • Ensure timely completion of monthly financial close, board reporting, NHSE submissions, and year-end accounts.
  • Resolve payroll issues and oversee debt collection resulting from salary overpayments.
  • Manage statutory returns, including charity accounting and VAT compliance.
  • Support financial planning of the Trust's balance sheet and cash flow.
  • Deliver budget holder training in areas such as cash management, debtors, and capital expenditure.
  • Provide technical expertise on VAT, capital, and lease accounting.

Essential Experience:

  • Significant experience in senior NHS finance roles, including managing balance sheets and statutory reporting.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of NHS financial systems and technical areas such as VAT and capital accounting.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to financial challenges.

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