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Are you an experienced and forward‑thinking finance leader ready to make a strategic impact across a complex and growing NHS group structure? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead our Corporate Services financial portfolio, drive excellence in group accounting, and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s financial future.
This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to influence financial strategy at the highest levels, supporting Executive Directors, senior managers, and the Transformational Programme Board. You will take lead responsibility for group accounting, ensuring the Trust’s wholly owned subsidiaries, group entities, and joint ventures operate under robust, compliant, and transparent financial arrangements.
You will also oversee the financial performance and governance of Corporate Services functions including Education, EPIC, Estates and Facilities while leading a finance team of 7 to 8 professionals.
This is a dynamic, strategic role perfect for an ambitious finance leader with deep expertise in complex consolidation, joint venture reporting and transformational change.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, consolidation and analysis of group accounts, ensuring accuracy, strong governance and statutory compliance.
- Provide strategic financial insight to Executive and Board‑level stakeholders to support high‑quality decision making.
- Drive improvements in joint‑venture reporting and group consolidation processes.
- Develop and deliver specialist finance training across group accounting, JV governance and education funding.
- Lead and motivate a high performing Corporate Services finance team.
- Support the Transformational CIP Programme Board, including reporting from multiple workstreams.
- Shape the medium and long‑term financial strategy for Corporate Services, identifying risks, opportunities and efficiency schemes.
- Act as a senior subject‑matter expert on complex group financial reporting, elimination adjustments and intercompany transactions.
Benefits
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
- NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential. xwzovoh
- Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
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