Finance Manager – Productivity and CIP

Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Productivity and Efficiency team at UCLH. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent analytical, communication and finance skills to support the Trust''s efficiency challenge. The successful applicant will be capable of managing multiple pieces of work simultaneously, working independently and using their own initiative to problem solve. The post holder will work closely with a range of key stakeholders across the Trust, including Finance, Operational colleagues and the Performance and Innovation team. This role plays a key role in four main areas:Lead on the accurate and timely reporting of efficiency.To work with wider stakeholders on the quantification and tracking of the impact of productivity schemes.Work collaboratively with the Clinical Boards and Corporate Directorates on the development of efficiency and productivity.Actively engage in work around benchmarking and a wide range of productivity indicators, communicating meaningful outputs that have the potential to drive actionable insights.Main duties of the jobTake responsibility for the reporting of the Trust''s programme of productivity schemes on a monthly basis, working with other finance managers to ensure there are appropriate processes in place to provide accurate reporting both internally and externally.Work closely with key internal stakeholders to progress the clinical productivity agenda.To evaluate and analyse complex and contentious issues using analytic tools, benchmarking using Model Hospital, GIRFT, PLICS and other sources of healthcare data.Use robust problem-solving skills to find and understand root causes of problems and identify opportunities for improvement.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women''s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.DetailsDate posted: 10 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 8aSalary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum inclusive of HCASContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 309-UCLH-6804Job locations: University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PGEmployer details: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer''s website: uclh.nhs.ukLocation: University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PGDetails continue on the attached Job Description.Job responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH was recognised in the NHS staff survey as a top trust to work at in England for three years in a row. UCLH values flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationCCAB or equivalent qualification and current professional registrationKnowledge of NHS Financial Management ReportingKnowledge of current developments and strategic issues within the profession and across the broader NHS health economyDesirablePostgraduate management qualification or equivalent experienceExperience RequirementsEssentialExperience at Finance Manager Level in an acute hospital within the NHS or at a comparable level within another NHS organisationSignificant experience of health service finance and procurement systemsProven track record of sound financial managementExperience of service quality and process improvementsDesirableExperience of people managementSkills and AbilitiesEssentialAbility to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board and Trust objectives and deadlinesEvidenced strategic, lateral thinking and problem-solving abilityDesirableProject Management skillsCommunicationEssentialAdvanced persuasion and negotiation skillsAble to communicate with people at all levels of the organisationPersonal and People DevelopmentEssentialAbility to plan and manage conflicting priorities for self and department to meet Board and Trust objectives and deadlinesDemonstrate strong professional leadership and act as a role model and mentor to other Finance staffDesirableAbility manage staffing and HR issuesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Employer detailsEmployer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress: University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PGEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....