Contracts Finance Manager -Estates and Facilities

The Business and Commercial Team within the Estates & Facilities Directorate at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Finance Manager to join the team.This is a key role providing strategic financial leadership and business partnering across the Estates & Facilities portfolio. The post holder will support financial planning, reporting, capital programmes and cost improvement delivery, ensuring robust financial governance and value for money across multiple Trust sites.The role is based at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, covering all sites including West Middlesex and The Hillingdon Trust sites, and will lead and manage the finance and analytics team within the remit of the role. Working closely with operational, commercial and finance colleagues, you will play a vital role in driving performance, supporting decision-making and ensuring compliance with statutory and Trust requirements.We are looking for an individual who:

• Is proactive, analytical and solution-focused
• Has strong financial and business partnering skills
• Can confidently communicate complex financial informationIs enthusiastic about driving improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the ongoing development and transformation of Estates & Facilities services., The post holder will:
• Provide strategic financial leadership and business partnering to the E&F division, supporting delivery of revenue budgets, capital programmes and Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs)
• Ensure the finance and analytical team delivers all financial reporting, statutory returns and governance requirements to a high standard, including oversight, quality assurance and sign-off of outputs
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and governance processes, ensuring financial targets are robust, achievable and aligned to Trust priorities
• Oversee financial reporting, performance analysis and benchmarking, ensuring clear, accurate and insightful information supports decision-making at all levels
• Lead financial appraisal of investment decisions, including business cases, financial modelling and capital programme oversight
• Ensure strong financial control, compliance with NHS financial frameworks, and effective risk management across the division
• Drive productivity, efficiency and value for money through analysis of financial performance, costing and service line data
• Provide expert financial advice and challenge to stakeholders, supporting strategic projects and transformation programmes
• Lead and develop the finance and analytical team, ensuring delivery of high-quality financial services and continuous improvement
  
  Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.