Contracts Finance Manager – Estates and Facilities
The Business and Commercial Team within the Estates & Facilities Directorate at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join the team. This is a key role providing strategic financial leadership and business partnering across the Estates & Facilities portfolio. The post holder will support financial planning, reporting, capital programmes and cost improvement delivery, ensuring robust financial governance and value for money across multiple Trust sites. The role is based at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, covering all sites including West Middlesex and The Hillingdon Trust sites, and will lead and manage the finance and analytics team within the remit of the role. We are looking for an individual who:
- Is proactive, analytical and solution-focused
- Has strong financial and business partnering skills
- Can confidently communicate complex financial information
- Is enthusiastic about driving improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the ongoing development and transformation of Estates & Facilities services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering to the E&F division, supporting delivery of revenue budgets, capital programmes and Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs)
- Ensure the finance and analytics team delivers all financial reporting, statutory returns and governance requirements to a high standard, including oversight, quality assurance and sign-off of outputs
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and governance processes, ensuring financial targets are robust, achievable and aligned to Trust priorities
- Oversee financial reporting, performance analysis and benchmarking, ensuring clear, accurate and insightful information supports decision-making at all levels
- Lead financial appraisal of investment decisions, including business cases, financial modelling and capital programme oversight
- Ensure strong financial control, compliance with NHS financial frameworks, and effective risk management across the division
- Drive productivity, efficiency and value for money through analysis of financial performance, costing and service line data
- Provide expert financial advice and challenge to stakeholders, supporting strategic projects and transformation programmes
- Lead and develop the finance and analytical team, ensuring delivery of high-quality financial services and continuous improvement
About us
- Our Trust is one of England’s top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
- Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
- We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
- We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
- We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job responsibilities
Lead financial planning, reporting and governance for Estates & Facilities, including statutory returns, capital and contract oversight, expert financial analysis, and management of the finance and analytics team across multiple Trust sites.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- CCAB qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience
- Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Knowledge of NHS financial framework and accounting standards
Experience
- Significant experience in financial management, reporting and business partnering within a complex organisation
- Proven experience of delivering Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs) and efficiency programmes
- Experience supporting or leading capital programmes, including business cases and financial modelling
Skills & Knowledge
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret highly complex financial and performance data
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting and business case development skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Knowledge of NHS policy, Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and statutory reporting requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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