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.
Essential criteria
AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification. OR Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA. OR Significant equivalent finance management experience.
Desirable criteria
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or ACA). Management qualification.
Skills Essential criteria
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 criteria
Project management. Service improvement methodology.
Overview of your organisation
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.
Pay: £46,000.00-£53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
