Senior Finance Officer - Manchester (Hybrid) - NHS Contract

Venn Group's specialist finance recruitment team is recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer on behalf of an NHS organisation in Manchester. This temporary opportunity offers the chance to play a key role within an NHS finance team, leading on complex financial issues, resolving legacy challenges and supporting financial decision-making across multiple systems.

The role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the investigation and resolution of complex legacy finance issues
• Analysing financial data across multiple systems to identify discrepancies and implement solutions
• Supporting financial decision-making within delegated authority levels
• Providing expertise and guidance on complex finance queries and system issues
• Performing detailed reconciliations and financial reviews to ensure data accuracy
• Working closely with finance, operational and commissioning teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve reporting and enhance financial processes

About you

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent)
• Strong finance experience within a NHS organisation
• Experience investigating and resolving complex financial issues
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong reconciliation and financial systems experience
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and communicate financial information effectively
• Experience working with large datasets and multiple finance systems

Key details

• Rate: Competitive NHS agency rate
• Location: Manchester / Hybrid working
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Start: ASAP

Why consider this role?

• Long-term NHS assignment
• Opportunity to support a high-profile NHS finance programme
• Exposure to complex financial investigations and legacy issue resolution
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office
• Opportunity to work within a large and evolving NHS finance environment