University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Assistant Divisional Finance Manager
The closing date is 18 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 permanent roles within the Surgery finance team. The roles will suit ambitious finance professionals who are looking to assist the Division and its Finance Manager in improving financial control, developing financial processes and helping specialities develop their services, whilst providing appropriate financial analysis and support.
Key to delivery of the Divisions' annual financial plans is the ability to continue to improve efficiency and productivity of services and make ongoing cost improvements. The role will help support the Divisions' Management and clinical teams in developing initiatives which will help deliver recurring financial balance.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of numeracy and IT skill, a positive, can‑do attitude, ability to show initiative and work through problems, an enquiring mind and be a strong communicator, able to explain financial data to non‑finance professionals in an easily understandable way.
The postholder will be responsible for leading projects and pieces of work, as well as assisting in monthly financial reporting and forecasting cycles.
We welcome applications from candidates who will be able to make a positive impact in a complex Division which provides a variety of services to both the local, regional and national population.
Main duties of the job
* Be a key member of the Divisional Management Team and support the Divisional Finance Manager
* Assist the Divisional Finance Manager in providing financial support and financial performance of the division
* Provide support on all aspects of operation and development of financial systems within the division
* Communicate well with both financial and non‑financial colleagues to improve financial performance
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working in a financial/performance environment
* Experience of producing monthly accounts
* Undertaking reconciliations and other forms of quality checking
* Experience of working productively to achieve goals with senior managers and other non‑finance staff
* Experience of managing NHS capital
Skills and Abilities
* High level of knowledge of management accounting techniques
* Ability to interpret and analyse complex financial information
* Ability to lead and contribute to meetings with senior managers and present complex sensitive information in a way understandable by non‑finance staff
* Excellent working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, as well as other Microsoft office applications
* Proven ability to be organised
* Flexible and adaptable approach
* Pro‑active approach
* Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications and Training
* Evidence of a high standard of numeracy and literacy
* Demonstrable progress to CCAB accounting qualification
* CCAB Professional Accounting Qualification
* Degree level education
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.
Salaries
£57,528 to £64,750 a year (FTE) or pro‑rate for part‑time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
387-S3830-CCC
Job locations
Division of Surgery Management Office / Trust HQ
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