Finance Manager - Capital in Hertford - MLC Partners

MLC Partners are delighted to be supporting a respected NHS organisation in the Hertfordshire area to recruit an experienced Finance Manager – Capital for an interim assignment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled NHS finance professional to take ownership of the Trust’s capital programme, ensuring effective financial management and supporting key investment decisions during a period of change.

As the Finance Manager for Capital, you will:

• Lead on the financial management and reporting of the organisation’s capital programme.
• Support capital planning, monitoring, and forecasting processes to ensure compliance with NHS England and internal governance.
• Provide insightful analysis and advice to senior management on capital expenditure and project delivery.
• Partner with operational, estates, and project teams to support delivery of major capital schemes and ensure value for money.
• Prepare and present capital finance reports to internal committees and external stakeholders.
• Support the year-end process and capital element of financial returns.

• CCAB-qualified (or finalist) accountant with strong post-qualification experience in NHS finance.
• Proven experience in capital accounting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Confident working with ESR, Oracle, or similar financial systems.