King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Chief Financial Officer – Financial Operations

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Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and talented finance leader to join us as Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Financial Operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering financial strategy, ensuring robust financial governance, and leading financial operations. This high profile position will provide leadership across financial management, financial reporting, and business partnering, supporting the Trust in achieving financial sustainability while delivering outstanding patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an established executive director looking to move into a teaching hospital setting, or an aspirant CFO looking to further develop their career.

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic leadership for the Trust's financial operations, financial reporting, and business partnering functions.

Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with NHS financial regulations.

Lead on financial planning, forecasting, and risk management, ensuring financial sustainability.

Support the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategy, ensuring value for money.

Oversee the production of statutory financial reports and annual accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Lead the financial business partnering model to drive engagement and insight across the organisation.

Support efficiency programmes and transformation initiatives to optimise resource allocation and productivity.

Act as a key advisor to executive and operational teams, providing financial insight for strategic decision-making.

Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience VSM

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7039489

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and financial controls.

Develop and implement best practice financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.

Ensure compliance with NHS financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.

Drive financial improvement initiatives, identifying areas for cost reduction and enhanced value for money.

Provide high quality financial advice to the Trust Board, Executive team, and operational leaders.

Work closely with external auditors, regulators, and stakeholders, ensuring effective financial oversight.

Play a key role in shaping the Trusts long-term financial strategy and investment planning.

Lead on financial risk assessment, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.

Champion a culture of financial accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.