Band 8B: £66,582 - £77,368 to Band 8C £79,504 - £91,609
Hours per week: Full time - 37.5
Location: Based at either the Isle of Wight NHS Trust or Lakeside North Harbour, with time spent at both sites as required – to be agreed locally
Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to shape the future of finance across two leading NHS Trusts? Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation to Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. We’re seeking a dynamic finance professional to join us at Band 8B, with a clear, supported pathway to Band 8C over 12 months.
By joining our shared Financial Services team, you’ll:
- Lead a talented, passionate group covering Financial Accounts, Financial Systems, Cashiers, and Overseas Visitor Officers
- Drive continuous improvement across statutory accounts, audit liaison, counter-fraud, cash, VAT, capital, and leasing accounting
- Work within Oracle and Shared Business Services (SBS) frameworks
- Report directly to the Assistant Director of Financial Services & Reporting and collaborate closely with both Finance Directors
Starting Role Responsibilities (Band 8B)
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting operations
- Prepare statutory annual accounts and governance reports
- Liaise with internal audit, counter-fraud teams, and external auditors
- Manage cash flow, VAT, capital, and leasing accounting
- Ensure effective use and integration of SBS and Oracle financial systems
- Provide hands-on leadership to the Financial Services team
12-Month Development Pathway to Band 8C
We’ll review progress every three months against clear milestones. To achieve promotion to Band 8C, you will demonstrate:
- A full understanding of the policies, procedures, deliverables, controls, and objectives of the entire Financial Services team
- Leadership and oversight of statutory returns and governance statements, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- In-depth knowledge of the financial interface between both Trusts and the external Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Ledger provider
- High level technical accounting expertise in Capital, VAT, Pensions, and Audit, aligned with the latest guidelines and conventions
- A visible, personable leadership style that unites teams across multiple sites
Who We’re Looking For
- Fully CCAB qualified finance professional
- Track record of innovation and continuous service improvement
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team-building skills
- Ability to thrive in a matrix structure and lead cross-organisational projects
- Creative problem-solver with a commitment to outstanding service delivery
What We Offer
- Competitive NHS Band 8B starting salary, with progression to Band 8C upon meeting development milestones
- NHS Pension Scheme and “Blue Light” Discounts & Benefits
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements and excellent work–life balance
- Free car parking at Lakeside Hub
- Access to an on-site gym, heated pool, nursery, and wellbeing facilities
- Lease car scheme, season ticket loans, and extensive staff discounts
- Structured Learning & Development opportunities and staff networks
- Staff recognition schemes and a strong Health & Wellbeing programme
As a large acute hospital, there are many opportunities for development and are encouraged, you will be given excellent benefits as well. We warmly welcome your application. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Smith at steve.smith41@nhs.net. We look forward to hearing how you’ll drive financial excellence across our Trusts.