Deputy Head of Finance
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay only meets a lower rate. Likely if it's SOC 3534
£57,528 – £64,750 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£75,100
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 3534. We think SOC 1131 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 1131. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £64,750.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers) · 9% match
Ask Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust what the duties are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1131 Financial managers and directors Most likely code | £52,600 Clears | £60,100 Clears | £67,600 Misses | £75,100 Misses |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,700 Clears | £41,200 Clears | £45,800 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance team at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for a Deputy Head of Finance. The role will be responsible for providing financial support and business partnering and will be based at Lichfield Lane, Mansfield.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, finance professional playing a key role in shaping what our service delivery looks like, making a difference in the challenging financial environment, both now and in the future.
We need a team player, who is proactive, resilient, and driven to succeed, with a real commitment to work as part of the team taking the finance function forward and making a difference to our patient population. In return we offer great opportunities to become part of a vibrant team where strong values are part of our vision to provide high quality care to patients in an environment of trust, respect, honesty, and compassion.
Job description
Interpretation & Planning
Utilise in depth specialist knowledge of business, legislative and NHS environment to assist in developing proposals and production of Integrated Business Plans, and recommendations which impact on the Divisional Financial Strategy
Business Support
Develop and manage influential relationships with key customers to provide specialist financial and commercial advice. Evaluation of complex proposals and to influence the development of broader policy across the directorate. Contribute to Trustwide financial planning and input to the directorates Integrated Business Plan.
Understand and determine the implications of Commissioning decisions and directly liaise with local commissioners.
Policy
Direct the development, implementation and monitoring of compliance with Trust financial policy within the designated directorates, so ensuring that best practice is disseminated, and Directorate policy is consistent with Trust strategy. To interpret the impact of Organisational Policy as it affects individual Directorates and prepare them for such impact.
Line Management
Direct, lead and motivate the team. Recruit and train new members of staff where appropriate. Appraise staff through the PAD process to identify their training and development needs in order to maximise their potential and the contribution they make to the organisation.
Systems Improvement
Actively participates in improving systems or structures within the finance department. Developing changes to business-wide structures and monitoring their success.
Developing detailed and accurate reports from General Ledger and other highly complex IT systems.
Relationship Management
Seek out and develop relationships with key professional contacts to represent the Directorates and Trusts interests and to facilitate the exchange of information and the provision of informed financial advice. Ability to broker compromise with budget managers when competing for scarce resources.
Plan Setting
In conjunction with appropriate directorate and divisional management teams prepare and set plans for relevant areas in accordance with timetables and cost improvement programmes as agreed with the Director of Finance. Refresh budgets in line with national guidance and Trust guidance.
Provision of Financial Information
To provide guidance and support to budget holders to enable effective financial control. To identify and discuss with managers and clinicians areas where savings and efficiencies can be made to enable more effective use of the Trusts resources. To analyse detailed and complex financial statements and forecasts and create reports and presentations that make them readily understandable to non-financial managers.
Financial Reporting
To ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for the Directorates. To review, interpret and present accounts and reports, ensuring that work meets best practice standards and is used appropriately to support proposals and recommendations for decision-making.
To inform senior finance colleagues of the current and forecast position of budgets under the post holders management.
Contribute to the timely and accurate completion of the annual accounts
Business Case Development
Contribute to the results of the Business Development Unit by analysing complex problems relating to business case production. Produce revenue requirements for new build projects, making judgements on financial risk where there is no precedent and where opinions may conflict. Use complex DoH/SHA generic tools in order to model various scenarios and benchmark services.
Ad-hoc
Collective responsibility for leading on current departmental issues which may change over time.
Deputise for the Head of Finance when required.
Education and Development
a) Self
To demonstrate continuing professional development, through development of knowledge, skills and keeping up to date with professional practice.
b) Non-Financial Manager
To ensure all managers in the designated directorates fully understand the financial information presented to them, identifying, and implementing any training needs as necessary.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess a Professional accounting qualification (CCAB or CIMA qualified)
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Contractural Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post CCAB/CIMA experience
Desirable
- Involved in reference costing
- Experience of using McKeown's 'integra' General Ledger Crystal reporting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and find solutions.
- Ability to communicate at a high level internally & externally
- Possess numerical and analytical skills and have the ability to assimilate and interpret data to make resultant judgements
- Able to lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet changing deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Excellent written & report writing skills & have the ability to convey complex financial issues to non-Finance Managers.
- Teaching Skills for training non finance managers
- Possess excellent negotiating & influencing skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but integrate within the team
- Able to keep abreast of developments in the Trust and the wider NHS that may impact on the department
Trust Values
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
About the employer
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Offer £57,528–64,750
- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£50,856–115,596), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £75,100 standard floor, but clears the £52,600 new entrant rate.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.