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