Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25.65 to £28.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25.65 - £28.21 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK113LL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0292-25-0013 |
Summary
Key Duties & Responsibilities Financial Planning & Reporting Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with the Partners, Business Manager and senior management team. Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary. Develop financial forecasts and multi-year financial plans to support strategic decision-making. Provide financial insight to the Partners & Business Manager, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends. Prepare year-end financial information for external accountants and auditors for Watling Street Practice, a Partnership Prepare year-end financial information for external accountants and auditors for Watling Street PCN, a Limited Company Cash Flow & Financial Controls Produce regular cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity to ensure operational stability. Oversee financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and relevant regulation. Monitor income streams (GMS, enhanced services, PCN income, private work etc) to ensure accuracy and completeness. Ensure timely payment runs and appropriate management of creditors and debtors. Budget Management Monitor budget performance across all four sites, identifying variances and advising on corrective actions. Support domain leads and managers with budget understanding and cost control. Provide detailed financial modelling for workforce planning, service development, and investment decisions. Bookkeeping Oversight & Line Management Supervise and support the accounts assistant, ensuring high-quality bookkeeping and financial administration. Review bookkeeping entries, bank reconciliations, payroll postings, and monthly accruals/prepayments. Ensure financial data is correctly recorded in accounting systems and that processes are followed consistently. Provide training and guidance to the accounts assistant to support development and accuracy. Operational & Strategic Support Work closely with the Business Manager and Partners on cost improvement initiatives. Contribute financial analysis to business cases, service expansion, capital expenditure decisions, and premises projects. Liaise with external stakeholders such as accountants, banks, NHS bodies, and payroll providers. Oversee financial compliance with NHS funding rules and reporting requirements. Ensuing compliance with the requirements of the NHS Pension Scheme (support will be provided by external Payroll Providers and Accountant) Ensuring continued participation in the NHS Pension Scheme for staff employed by the PCN Provide support to the Business Manager to ensure compliance with companies house requirements for the running of Watling Street PCN Limited. Oversee payroll for WSP and PCN (payroll managed by external providers).