Finance Manager (Sponsorship Available) At East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Job Overview

• Employer: East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
• Job Title: Finance Manager
• Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Job Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: 20 April 2026

Job Summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive financial management, costing and advisory service, supporting the Head of Financial Management, Deputy Director of Finance and Budget Managers within the Trust, in accordance with agreed timescales and professional standards.

Finance Managers will provide internal and external stakeholders with financial management information in relation to the Trust’s monthly financial reporting requirements to the Board, NHSE and the Integrated Care Board (ICB); whilst assisting with the preparation and completion of Annual Accounts & PLICS returns ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with national timescales.

Within a framework established by the Head of Financial Management, Finance Managers will provide financial support in the preparation of business cases, assisting with business decisions whilst maintaining financial control.

The post holder will report to a designated Senior Financial Manager and will be expected to uphold and promote the Finance Department’s policies and principles throughout the course of their work. It is expected that the post holder will promote a holistic view of operational, clinical and financial issues to facilitate balanced, informed decision making, to support the development of the Trust.

The postholder will have some degree of autonomy to interpret policies, guidance and accounting standards and to apply specialist technical accounting knowledge to perform the role.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will provide a proactive management accounting service to a designated divisions, supporting budget holders in the effective management of financial resources. This includes producing timely and accurate monthly budget reports, analysing financial data, and investigating and explaining variances to ensure clear understanding of financial performance.

Working closely with budget holders, the post holder will provide financial advice and support, maintaining regular contact to highlight risks and opportunities, and assisting in the development of actions to ensure expenditure remains within agreed limits.

The role includes supporting the setting and monitoring of income and expenditure budgets, contributing to the annual budget-setting process, and making adjustments where required to reflect changes in activity.

The post holder will prepare regular financial forecasts to support planning and control, and assist in identifying and monitoring efficiency savings and cost improvement initiatives.

They will respond to routine and ad hoc financial queries, provide analysis to support decision-making, and contribute to the financial aspects of business cases.

The post holder will attend meetings with managers to present financial information and support discussions on performance. They will also support audit requirements as and where necessary.

About East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Values

EMAS has five values which underpin everything it does:

• Respect: Respect for patients and each other.
• Integrity: Acting with integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons.
• Contribution: Respecting and valuing everyone’s contribution, and encouraging innovation.
• Teamwork: Working together, supporting each other, and collaborating with other organisations.
• Competence: Continually developing and improving competence.

Job Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead on providing timely and accurate budget reports with variance explanations
• Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for designated departments/directorates
• Ensure financial plans are accurate, supporting delivery of financial balance and cost improvements
• Review cost improvement plans and identify further efficiency or income opportunities
• Produce financial forecasts and handle ad hoc finance requests
• Analyse key variances and explain financial movements for senior review
• Hold budget managers accountable and support mitigation development
• Challenge financial decisions to ensure value for money and compliance
• Contribute to PLICS submissions and service line reporting development
• Provide financial training and support to non-finance staff
• Support business case development and financial modelling
• Assist internal and external auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Attend key meetings and deputise when required

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Part Qualified CCAB/CIMA
• Minimum of 2 years NHS finance experience
• Strong financial knowledge and understanding
• Strong IT and reporting skills

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of PLICS and SLR
• Experience in budgetary control and financial modelling

Additional Requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1975).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

How to Apply

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