Job summary
Working with the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Management will coordinate financial performance, planning and reporting activities and functions across the Trust, which has a budget of c£600m and approximately 7,000. You will support the delivery of key financial targets / regulatory requirements, and as part of a collective leadership team develop the financial performance framework, leading, coordinating and directing the Trust's financial management teams to provide excellent financial information to support the Trust in delivering our short and medium term financial plans.
The post holder will support the implementation of the Hospital Transformation Programme (£312m capital investment), taking a lead for the revenue changes, working with clinical colleagues for skill changes and monitoring of benefits.
The post holder will, as part of the finance leadership team, play a key role in promoting an organisational culture that actively promotes the Trust's Vision and Values and positively engages staff, service users and other stakeholders in quality improvement and service transformation.
Main duties of the job
Ensure effective financial systems are in place to deliver a full understanding of current financial performance, key variances and their causes and drivers, and effective financial forecasting to the wider organisation.
Co-ordinate production of the Trusts monthly management accounts, and ensure accurate production of monthly financial information, including the monthly management accounts, within the timescales determined by the Trust.
Ensure that reports are of the highest quality by defining the quality assurance process and ensuring that key validations and reconciliations are completed.
Ensure that there is a rigorous review process of the final monthly positions and year-end forecasts and all financial forecasts are operationally owned.
Support the production of the statutory annual accounts including the provision of information and co-ordination of stock-takes across operational areas.
Promote and ensure an environment of strong financial control within the Trust, including managing and developing the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and other financial policies including the scheme of delegation.
Oversee business case development and financial modelling to support the Trust in making sound financial decisions.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
The finance department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has recently been recognised at the HFMA awards, winning both the Finance Team of the Year and Havelock Training Awards. This is a great achievement and something we are extremely proud of. Why not come and join our award winning team and be part of our continued journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant record of senior level management experience gained in a complex NHS setting.
- Experience in leading, managing and developing a multidisciplinary team, including objective setting and performance management.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS budgeting and financial planning process and the general NHS finance regime including payment mechanisms and Commissioning etc.
- Experience of developing robust I&E forecasts and delivery of financial balance and financial recovery plans.
Desirable
- Experience in liaison and negotiation at organisational level internally as well as externally, with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of promoting continuous improvement and high professional standards.
- Experience of successfully managing a large complex budget, monitoring and forecasting expenditure.
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving: having the capacity to analyse problems in a logical and structured way using qualitative and quantitative information, generating optional and innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Insight: being able to anticipate problems, to understand the driving forces behind problems, or potential problems and being able to identify and use the levers to achieve change.
- Judgement: having the ability to make informed management judgments balancing risk with safety.
- Presentation: being articulate and skilled in presenting ideas to others.
Desirable
- Opportunism: having the ability to seek out, recognise and pursue opportunities.
- Have proven ability to operate and think laterally at operational and strategic levels, with good analytical skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant record of senior level management experience gained in a complex NHS setting.
- Experience in leading, managing and developing a multidisciplinary team, including objective setting and performance management.
- Detailed knowledge of NHS budgeting and financial planning process and the general NHS finance regime including payment mechanisms and Commissioning etc.
- Experience of developing robust I&E forecasts and delivery of financial balance and financial recovery plans.
Desirable
- Experience in liaison and negotiation at organisational level internally as well as externally, with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of promoting continuous improvement and high professional standards.
- Experience of successfully managing a large complex budget, monitoring and forecasting expenditure.
Skills
Essential
- Problem solving: having the capacity to analyse problems in a logical and structured way using qualitative and quantitative information, generating optional and innovative solutions and adapting approaches to problem-solving to achieve sustainable outcomes.
- Insight: being able to anticipate problems, to understand the driving forces behind problems, or potential problems and being able to identify and use the levers to achieve change.
- Judgement: having the ability to make informed management judgments balancing risk with safety.
- Presentation: being articulate and skilled in presenting ideas to others.
Desirable
- Opportunism: having the ability to seek out, recognise and pursue opportunities.
- Have proven ability to operate and think laterally at operational and strategic levels, with good analytical skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
