Senior Management Accountant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to join Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Management Accountant providing Care group management teams with a high quality comprehensive financial advisory service. Advising the Care group management teams, covering support services and corporate budgets, on the implications of financial strategy and policy.

More than ever we are looking for closer working with clinical/corporate teams as the Trust rolls out its Value Improvement Programme with a view of how, jointly, we can look to maximise the quality and value of the services we provide.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can make a difference to work alongside our dedicated Finance team, supporting the senior management team in building an inclusive and diverse workplace, as well as supporting the Trust in achieving our strategic aims.

• You will work as part of the Care Group management team, identifying and challenging on financial issues and providing support to help them make informed decisions about their activities and strategy - so that they are aligned with Trust objectives and the Trust financial plan.
• Lead on elements of forecasting the year-end financial positions, and development of complex financial plans and strategies to support Care Groups to achieve organisational goals.
• Oversee the Trusts Vacancy Control process for the Care Group/Service Area
• Provide expertise to the Care Group on wide ranging aspects of financial monitoring,
• Support Care Groups in the production of Business cases through analysis of complex scenarios.
• Oversee the production of monthly budget reports and prepare financial action plans where variance is identified.
• Support the Finance Business partner and Head of Financial Management with any central reporting responsibilities, delegating tasks to members of the team.
• Work with Care Groups to develop efficiency schemes, identifying areas to target, testing plans and ensuring delivery.
• Line manage the trainee management accountant, including responsibility for wellbeing, appraisal, mandatory training, performance and attendance at work

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• CCAB qualified/Finalist
• Degree in Accounting/Finance related field

• Management qualification

Experience

• Experience of working in a financial management function in a large and complex organisation
• Experience with using different accounting software
• Experience in preparing and analysing financial reports, budgets and forecasts
• Experience of leading a team

• Experience of working with and advising senior leaders
• Experience of liaising and working with Commissioners / NHSE

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly numerate with strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• A wide and specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Be able to demonstrate technical expertise in financial matters following legislation and finance policies
• Ability to provide advice and guidance on the principles of budgetary control and reporting and explain complex information to non specialists.
• Ability to manage an extensive and complex workload efficiently
• Effective and strong financial management and financial planning skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills with the ability to problem solve
• Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions relating to non-routine tasks without seeking approval from managers

• Knowledge of current key NHSE policies and priorities and their impact on role/Trust.
• A clear understanding of the financial regime within the NHS and be able to articulate them to non-financial colleagues

Personal Attributes

• Has a flexible attitude to undertaking various team roles and to providing cover for other team members
• Commitment to personal/professional/team development