Finance lead – Band 8D – NHS Interim

Interim Finance Lead (Band 8D) – NHS

Location: Cambridgeshire

Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in office per week
Contract Type: Interim – 6 months (December start)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Interim Finance Lead to oversee and manage the Financial Accounts and Income team during a critical period. This pivotal role includes acting as the Assistant Director of Finance, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Financial Accounts and Income team with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet.
• Provide oversight for payroll, payments, receivables, and NHS SBS transactions.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly financial close, board reporting, NHSE submissions, and year-end accounts.
• Resolve payroll issues and oversee debt collection resulting from salary overpayments.
• Manage statutory returns, including charity accounting and VAT compliance.
• Support financial planning of the Trust’s balance sheet and cash flow.
• Deliver budget holder training in areas such as cash management, debtors, and capital expenditure.
• Provide technical expertise on VAT, capital, and lease accounting.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in senior NHS finance roles, including managing balance sheets and statutory reporting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and develop teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS financial systems and technical areas such as VAT and capital accounting.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to financial challenges.