Financial Planning Manager

Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning Manager, supporting the Head of Financial Strategy and Planning in developing an effective Trust-wide financial planning process. Working with other senior finance colleagues to ensure the finance function provides high quality, professional financial support to the Trust that meets the needs of the business. In providing specialist financial expertise and leadership to the business there is a requirement to exercise concentrated and sustained mental effort to analyse and convey information, and to prioritise workloads according to stakeholder needs and financial deadlines. The post holder must have a recognised CCAB or equivalent qualification and significant senior experience in finance, with a commitment to Continuous Professional Development. We also welcome secondment applications; please state this on your application and refer to the secondment pledge.

Main duties of the job

Provide business partnering to support the Trust''s capital programme and participate as one of three financial planning managers making decisions on complex financial situations.

Coordinate the financial planning of the Trust including the Annual Planning Review, long-term planning, monthly returns and forecasts.

Model long-term planning assumptions (LTFM) to keep the Trust''s financial strategy up to date.

Review business cases and manage the day-to-day governance of the Trust''s Investment Board.

Produce accurate elements of financial performance and recovery reporting (including CIP) for internal and external stakeholders in line with best practice.

About UsKing''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK''s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of circa £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across five sites. The trust-wide strategy, Strong Roots, Global Reach, aims to be bold: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to elevate Team King''s. King’s is committed to sustainable healthcare and to meeting Greener NHS ambitions with net zero carbon targets of 2040 (NHS Carbon Footprint) and 2045 (NHS Carbon Footprint Plus).

DetailsDate posted: 20 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: 8b

Salary: £72,921 to £83,362 per year (inc HCA''s)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Coldharbour Works Building, 245a Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RR

Job Description and ResponsibilitiesTo lead in the delivery and presentation of the financial element of the Trust''s Annual Plan and oversee the production of a reliable forecasting process. Work closely with the Head of Finance MI, Analysis and Reporting to ensure the financial plan is accurately reflected in budgets. Model short-term (1 year) and long-term financial plans, accounting for cost pressures, service developments, income assumptions (including tariff revisions and policy changes). Support the production of longer-term strategic projections in partnership with other senior managers and lead on complex financial modelling showing the impact of proposed service changes. Develop long-term Service Business Plans aligned with organisational priorities and ensure outcomes from the Trust’s strategic framework, clinical strategy and estates strategy are reflected in the long-term financial plan. Challenge assumptions and ensure financial modelling is robust, accurate, and aligned with Trust objectives, identifying risks and mitigating actions. Interpret contracting rules, especially for non-PbR and specialist NHSE commissioning. Please refer to the job description and personal specification for more details.

Person SpecificationQualifications

Essential: Qualified CCAB accountant with substantial experience at a senior level

Desirable

Participates in continuing professional development and maintains professional registration

Knowledge and Skills

Essential: Understanding of Long-Term Financial Planning

Essential: Detailed understanding of financial analysis for service development business cases (SWOT, sensitivity analyses, payback period, IRR, discounted cash flows)

Essential: Project management and accounting processes, forecasting, modelling, trend analysis

Desirable: Knowledge of commissioning regime, structure of the national tariff and effects of policies on care group income

OtherDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be submitted as part of the recruitment process. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK compliant criminal records guidance for overseas applicants is available where applicable.

Employer detailsEmployer: King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Coldharbour Works Building, 245a Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RR

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