Job summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join us at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) than there is right now. Having focussed our efforts over the last year on working at scale and in collaboration across the Integrated Care System, we are now turning our attention back to the transformation of our services, both within the Trust and across the wider system.
You will have responsibility for:
- The development of a service provision and operational delivery of the Financial Services and procurement function.
- To operate as the chief technical financial accountant for the Trust and to provide specialist/expert financial accounting advice and support in line with the relevant national policy and international accounting standards. To ensure strong professional networks are developed and maintained and that the department is expertly briefed on developments in all technical accounting areas.
- To lead the department in all finance and accounting aspects of capital accounting and cash management.
- Provide leadership to the finance and procurement departments and to ensure that all members of those teams develop to their full potential.
- To act as the Trusts expert advisor for the charitable trust activities and the key contact when managing the relationship with internal and external auditors/independent examiners.
- Be responsible for providing support and deputising when required for the Deputy/Director of Business & Value.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the continuous development of the financial accounts and procurement systems ensuring that they are in line with best practice and provide a cost effective service to the Trust. This also includes continuing to ensure that the integrity of the financial and procurement information contained within them is maintained.
- Provide training to financial non-financial managers within the Trust ensuring that the financial accounts and procurement systems are understood and followed.
In addition to nurturing internal relationships, this role requires a strong communicator who is no stranger to developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships across organisational boundaries.
We are seeking a truly charismatic leader with integrity, compassion, and the ability to ensure that work is a vibrant/exciting place to be. The successful candidate will share our values and can engage, inspire and influence at all levels. Demonstrating resilience in the face of challenge; you will provide a clear vision and harness the ideas and talents of our committed staff to ensure we are constantly improving the lives of the people we serve.
For more information on the role please contact our recruitment partner Martin Chadwick on 07971 929230 or e-mail on martin@seymourjohn.com.
Closing date: 2nd April
Interview: 10th April
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified (Professional Accountancy qualification) With at least 5 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of continuing commitment to CPD
- Relevant technical training and development courses pertinent to the role
Desirable
- Higher level/postgraduate degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to implement national financial policies and guidance across the organisation
- Highly developed specialist expert knowledge and experience of the principles of financial management and control
- In depth technical accounting knowledge including an expert working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS and IFRS)
- Expert knowledge and understanding of Capital Accounting requirements
- Highly developed communication skills supporting the provision of information internal and external to Trust, including the management of relationships with partner organisations.
- Ability to operate effectively within an environment of change with significant levels of uncertainty impacting your area of work, whilst ensuring the organisation is safeguarded.
- Preparation of final accounts and associated working papers
- Able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and contentious information whilst retaining the objectivity required as a finance professional.
- Ability to produce and interpret complex financial analysis
- Ability to triangulate financial information with various strands of non-financial information.
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of NHS foundation trust regime
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health trust
- Experience of working with local authorities
- Experience of managing charitable funds
- Expert knowledge and understanding of NHS Foundation Trust statutory accounts requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Executive teams, Boards, and NHSE
- Experience of staff management and development
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets (Excel)
- Competent in the use of word processing applications (Word)
- Experience of managing and supervising staff within a Finance department
- Experience of using Computerised General Ledger
- Experience of managing staff and creating an environment that will facilitate their on-going development
- 5 years finance experience at a senior level in the NHS or other similar complex environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS Foundation Trust
- Experience of working in other public sector environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified (Professional Accountancy qualification) With at least 5 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of continuing commitment to CPD
- Relevant technical training and development courses pertinent to the role
Desirable
- Higher level/postgraduate degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Ability to implement national financial policies and guidance across the organisation
- Highly developed specialist expert knowledge and experience of the principles of financial management and control
- In depth technical accounting knowledge including an expert working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS and IFRS)
- Expert knowledge and understanding of Capital Accounting requirements
- Highly developed communication skills supporting the provision of information internal and external to Trust, including the management of relationships with partner organisations.
- Ability to operate effectively within an environment of change with significant levels of uncertainty impacting your area of work, whilst ensuring the organisation is safeguarded.
- Preparation of final accounts and associated working papers
- Able to deal appropriately with highly sensitive and contentious information whilst retaining the objectivity required as a finance professional.
- Ability to produce and interpret complex financial analysis
- Ability to triangulate financial information with various strands of non-financial information.
- Proven track record of performance in delivering against tight deadlines
- Strong working knowledge of NHS foundation trust regime
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health trust
- Experience of working with local authorities
- Experience of managing charitable funds
- Expert knowledge and understanding of NHS Foundation Trust statutory accounts requirements
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with Executive teams, Boards, and NHSE
- Experience of staff management and development
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets (Excel)
- Competent in the use of word processing applications (Word)
- Experience of managing and supervising staff within a Finance department
- Experience of using Computerised General Ledger
- Experience of managing staff and creating an environment that will facilitate their on-going development
- 5 years finance experience at a senior level in the NHS or other similar complex environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within an NHS Foundation Trust
- Experience of working in other public sector environments
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).
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).
