About this role
Job summary
ELM Alliance Ltd is looking for an experienced finance professional to lead our finance function during an exciting period of organisational development.
Supporting NHS services across Teesside, ELM delivers a diverse portfolio of healthcare contracts and is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable services for our patients and partners.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this newly developed leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and strengthen the organisations financial management while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
We are looking for someone who enjoys looking beyond the numbers someone who can provide insight, challenge constructively, improve financial systems and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure sound financial governance.
As Senior Finance Manager, you will:
Lead the organisations finance function. Produce high-quality monthly management accounts and financial reports. Lead budget setting, forecasting and cash flow management. Provide financial advice and analysis to the Managing Director, Executive Team and Board. Ensure robust financial governance, internal controls and statutory compliance. Oversee payroll and financial processes. Work with external accountants, auditors and NHS stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting and organisational efficiency. Support managers across the organisation to better understand and manage their budgets.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Finance Manager will lead the Finance and Payroll function, providing strategic and operational financial leadership to ensure strong governance, compliance and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, financial modelling, management accounts, payroll oversight and statutory reporting. The post holder will maintain accounting systems, oversee financial controls, manage banking, accounts payable and receivable, and support annual audits and statutory accounts. They will provide financial advice and commercial insight to the Executive Team and Board, supporting contract management, tender submissions, business development and organisational decision-making. The role will drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes, support risk management, monitor organisational performance and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organisational growth and resilience.
About us
At ELM Alliance, we are proud to be the largest at scale provider of primary care services in the South Tees area, uniting 30+ GP practices across Eston, Redcar and Cleveland (formerly Langbaurgh), and Middlesbrough.
Our journey began with a simple but powerful vision: to deliver the highest standards of patient-centred care while supporting the evolving needs of our local communities.
Our strength lies in partnership. By working closely with GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), local authorities, and healthcare providers, we are building a more integrated, accessible, and responsive healthcare system. In a time of rapid change across the NHS, we believe collaboration isnt just beneficial its essential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
Lead the financial planning of the organisation.Prepare annual budgets and medium-term financial plans.Develop rolling cashflow forecasts.Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis.Provide financial modelling for new services, contracts and business opportunities.Support the Executive Team and Board in strategic financial decision making.Identify financial risks and recommend mitigating actions.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations strategic objectives.Financial ManagementMaintain the organisations accounting system (Xero).Ensure accurate financial records are maintained.Oversee payroll currently Sage 50 Payroll and associated financial processes.Manage accounts payable and receivable.Monitor cashflow and banking arrangements.Ensure organisational statutory compliance.Support production of the annual statutory accounts.Liaise with external accountants, auditors and HMRC.Financial Reporting
Produce timely monthly financial reports.Develop financial dashboards and KPIs.Monitor organisational budgets.Support managers with financial information and advice.Prepare reports for the Executive Team and Board.Produce ad hoc financial analysis when required.Commercial and Business SupportProvide financial advice on contract management.Support tender submissions and pricing.Undertake financial appraisal of new business opportunities.Review contract performance and profitability.Develop financial scenarios to support organisational planning.Identify opportunities for efficiency and improved value for money.Governance
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.Ensure effective internal financial controls.Support external audit as required.Maintain compliance with statutory requirements.Contribute to organisational risk management.Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions.Leadership
Lead continuous improvement within the finance function.Develop efficient financial systems and processes.Reduce reliance on single points of failure through documentation and resilience planning.Support managers in understanding financial performance.Build positive working relationships throughout the organisation.Promote collaborative working and continuous improvement.Key Relationships
InternalManaging DirectorExecutive TeamBoard of DirectorsOperational ManagersHR TeamClinical LeadsExternalBankExternal AccountantsHMRCPension Providers including NHS PensionsPayroll ProviderCommissionersIntegrated Care BoardCorporate ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will:
Demonstrate the values and behaviours of ELM Alliance.Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in appraisal and continuing professional development.Undertake mandatory training.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.Success in the Role
Success will be demonstrated through:Accurate and timely financial reporting.Strong financial governance.Improved financial resilience.Effective financial planning.High quality support to the Executive Team and Board.Continuous improvement of financial systems.Strong working relationships across the organisation.Delivery of financial insight that supports organisational growth.Confidentiality
All staff and contractors working for the ELM Alliance Ltd have both a common law duty and a statutory duty of confidentiality to protect patient (and indeed any personally identifiable) information and only use it for the purposes for which it was intended. The disclosure and use of confidential patient information need to be both lawful and ethical.
Information Governance
ALL staff must keep up to date with the requirements of information governance and must follow ELM Alliance Ltd policies and procedures to ensure that ELM Alliance Ltd information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Staff must appropriately manage the records they create or hold during the course of their employment with ELM Alliance Ltd, making the records available for sharing in and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines (e.g. Freedom of Information Act 2000, Caldecott Guidelines).
Health & Safety:
All staff have a duty to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others whilst at work. Safe working practices and health and safety precautions are a legal requirement. ALL accidents must be reported to your manager and in-line with the general philosophy of ELM Alliance Ltd; you must participate in accident prevention by reporting hazards and following relevant policies and procedures including Moving and Handling Guidelines.
Risk Management
You are required to contribute to the control of risk and use the incident reporting system to alert ELM Alliance Ltd of incidents or near misses that may compromise the quality of services.
Infection Control:
All staff have a duty to comply with all ELM Alliance Ltd policies and guidelines in relation to Infection Prevention and Control. You have a duty to ensure that you minimise the risk of infection and infectious diseases. This responsibility includes minimising the risk by highlighting any concerns you may have to the appropriate person as identified in the policies and guidelines and challenging inappropriate infection control and hygiene practice.
Equality & Human Rights
ELM Alliance Ltd will ensure that job applicants and prospective and current employees are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without any unjustified discrimination on grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, family circumstances, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, trade union activity and social and economic status.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes Essential
Professional and approachable. Honest and trustworthy. Highly organised. Resilient. Collaborative. Solution focused. Forward thinking. Committed to continuous improvement. Able to work independently whilst contributing positively to the wider Executive Team.
Skills Essential
Excellent analytical skills. Commercial awareness. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to explain complex financial information to non-finance colleagues. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to manage competing priorities. Strong attention to detail
Desirable
Project management. Service improvement methodology.
Qualifications Essential
AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification. OR Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA. OR Significant equivalent finance management experience.
Desirable
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or ACA). Management qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of financial management within a complex organisation. Budget preparation and monitoring. Management accounts. Pension management. Cashflow forecasting. Payroll oversight. Financial reporting. Working with accounting software such as Xero and Sage 50 payroll Developing financial processes and controls.
Desirable
NHS, Primary Care, CIC or Charity experience. Tender costing. Contract management. External audit. VAT within healthcare. Line management.
Knowledge Essential
Financial governance. Budget management. Financial analysis. Risk management. Microsoft Excel. Financial legislation and statutory requirements.
Desirable
NHS finance. NHS Pension Scheme. NHS Contracts. Power BI or financial dashboard software.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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Employer details Employer name ELM Alliance LTD
Address Hirsel Medical Centre
5 Trinity Mews
North Ormesby
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS3 6AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elmalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)