Assistant Director of Finance

All our live jobs are listed here. If you can't find the job or role you're looking for, please do check back or register your interest for jobs so we can keep you posted. Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Accounts NHS AfC: Band 8c Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 8c Contract Permanent Hours Part time Job share Flexible working 22.5 hours per week (Hybrid, part time and flexible working considered) Job ref 311-H857-25 Site Trust HQ Town Ashton-under-Lyne Salary £76,965 - £88,682 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2025 23:59 If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople At Pennine Care you’ll do more than join something – you’ll be valued for who you are; you’ll be making a difference and be part of something good and important. Our colleagues are the beating heart and pride of our organisation. Everyone contributes towards vision of a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. That’s why first and foremost we are looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to playing a part in providing better care to our patients. We firmly believe we can support anyone to be exceptional in their job provided they have the passion and willingness to succeed. In return we guarantee a flexible working environment: for over 3 years our staff have successfully worked in an agile way, be it full time office based, hybrid working, flexible hours or remote working; all of our staff are treated as individuals and we work to ensure a positive work -life balance, we will provide access to wide range of opportunities to support your personal and professional development. Due to the successful recruitment of a part time Assistant Director of Finance – Financial Accounts, we are now seeking an additional part time Assistant Director of Finance – Financial Accounts to work on a job share basis. This is advertised as 0.6 WTE but there may be some flexibility in exact hours. However, it will be a part time role. Main duties of the job We are looking for a strong finance professional with excellent technical skills and knowledge who can lead a large team on a job share basis. The successful candidate will Be able to ensure the production of a high quality set of annual accounts and management of the external audit. Ensure that audit recommendations are put in place and that effective processes and controls are in place . Ensure that cash is effectively managed and that appropriate transactional processes are in place. Drive maintenance and improvements in KPIs including debt recovery, BPPC and other key metrics. Be responsible for the provision of advice and information, interpretation of policy, implementation of changes and the management of all aspects of the Trust’s financial accounts function. Be responsible for the Trust's capital accounting and planning and the charity accounts. Be responsible for the line management and performance of the financial accounts team, transactions and systems. Work closely with the Deputy Director of Finance and Assistant Directors to provide leadership for the Finance function, working towards One NHS Finance Accreditation Level 3 accreditation, improved staff survey results, and supporting development and training, and the EDI agenda. Forge positive working relationships with peers outside of Finance and ensure the team is responsive and proactive in providing useful analysis and insights to support decision making, particularly in relation to capital and estates. Working for our organisation We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. At Pennine Care we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that having a team made up of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is essential to our success and helps us provide better solutions for our patients. That's why we actively seek to recruit candidates who belong to protected characteristics, as defined by law, to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table and help us create a truly inclusive work environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person specification Full member of professional chartered or certified accountancy body Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development Degree MBA Experience Significant Post Qualification experience at a senior level in the NHS or similarly complex and demanding multidisciplinary environment. Experience of completion of statutory accounts Experience of working with executive teams and boards Experience of cash and treasury management Experience of staff management, development and motivation of teams, and performance management including implementing disciplinary policies. Experience of managing the introduction of complex computer systems including specification, process design, acceptance testing and implementation Experience of NHS financial management Experience of charity accounting Knowledge Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and legislation Strategic understanding of NHS procurement policies and standard legislation Sound knowledge of NHS FT finance regime Skills and abilities Ability to cope positively and resiliently with change, uncertainty, challenge and critical scrutiny Expert IT skills - user of complex packages to enable scenario analysis and modelling, and the ability to apply this to the development of highly complex financial models Able to demonstrate strong influencing and negotiation skills. Must be able to present credible and compelling arguments Ability to manage numerous competing priorities, and ensure prioritisation of both own workload and that of the team 🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. 📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. ✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email 🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line withNHS Employment Check Standards . These include: Identity verification Right to work check Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role) Professional registration and/or qualification check Occupational health assessment Employment history and reference validation All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. 🚀 Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly. We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Name Catherine Willett Job title Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Accounts Email address catherine.willett@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr