We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. While this is not against our guidelines, it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process. Job overview SCFS is seeking an experienced and proactive Finance Manager to lead our financial planning, reporting, and operational support functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for strengthening financial insight across our multi‑site workshop operations, embedding best‑practice business partnering, and driving value‑for‑money across the organisation. You will play a central part in improving financial processes, supporting strategic decision making, and ensuring financial governance remains robust and compliant. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, delivering meaningful analysis, and shaping continuous improvement across a dynamic service environment. Advert Lead the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, forecasts, and performance dashboards. Drive high‑quality financial planning, modelling, and budget management across all workshops and central functions. Implement and embed a best‑practice business partnering model, ensuring operational managers receive clear, insightful financial support. Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support the development of a clear value‑for‑money framework across SCFS operations. Support strong financial governance, compliance, and internal control standards. Work closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers, risks, and opportunities for efficiency. Improve financial processes, reporting tools, and system utilisation to support better visibility and decision making. Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. Contribute to organisational planning, strategy development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working for our organisation Benefits we offer: Full training and support when you join and ongoing throughout your employment with us. Enrolment into a Pension Scheme. Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme. Staff networking and support groups. In South Central Fleet Services, we know that colleagues who are cared for and valued are enabled to provide the right care, first time, every time. That is why we strive to foster a culture that balances fairness, compassion, learning and accountability; a ‘just and learning culture’. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Further details on key attributes and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description. We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview. Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application. As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here – scasjobs.co.uk/benefits