Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Director of Finance – Financial Management

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Associate Director of Finance - Financial Management (8D) has come up. This role is a key member of the senior finance team, directly supporting the Deputy CFO and providing effective and professional leadership on the financial operations.

This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient and robust procedures are followed and that good financial controls are in place whilst also providing strategic financial management support to the Deputy CFO. The role requires someone who is technically competent but also able to provide leadership to a team, encouraging a collaborative and learning environment where they can influence positive change in a professional and forward-thinking finance team.

The successful applicant will be a fully qualified member of a CCAB body with up-to-date knowledge of the NHS Finance regime with a track record of managing and leading teams to deliver excellence with an approach of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

This role is to provide expert financial support and advice in all aspects of Financial Management to the Trusts senior management team, providing high quality financial information to the Trust.

Your role will involve developing the finance function to create a culture of initiative and innovation in how to do things well whilst ensuring a good grip and control on the finances of the Trust.

With a proactive and solutions focused outlook, you will be required to analyse highly complex problems and present high-level solutions, being able to articulate financial implications and risks in line with the broader finance team and Trusts deliverables.

To act as the lead for both Trust's financial management function providing effective and professional leadership of the team and supporting the senior finance team in the formulation of Trust and departmental strategies

About us

The post holder will be expected to commit to our core values as Kingston and Richmond NHS Trust aims to employ and work with people who share these values. Our values are:-

  • Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
  • Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
  • Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

By having a clear set of values, patients, carers, visitors and colleagues can expect Kingston and Richmond NHS staff to behave in certain ways.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,903 to £107,412 a year pa. Inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7178300-A&C-Z

Job locations

Finance, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation trust and Thames House, Teddington.

Kingston Hospital , Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds a recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of CPO

Desirable

  • ECDL or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience of NHS Finance at senior level
  • Staff management
  • Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams

Desirable

  • Managing large complex departments
  • Acute Trust experience
  • Evidence of being able to provide strong professional leadership

Skills

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills

Desirable

  • A broad understanding of financial issues within the NHS
  • Understanding of Foundation Trust financial regime
  • VAT
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds a recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification
  • Degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of CPO

Desirable

  • ECDL or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience of NHS Finance at senior level
  • Staff management
  • Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams

Desirable

  • Managing large complex departments
  • Acute Trust experience
  • Evidence of being able to provide strong professional leadership

Skills

Essential

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills

Desirable

  • A broad understanding of financial issues within the NHS
  • Understanding of Foundation Trust financial regime
  • VAT

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finance, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation trust and Thames House, Teddington.

Kingston Hospital , Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finance, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation trust and Thames House, Teddington.

Kingston Hospital , Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Surita Sondh

surita.sondh@nhs.net

02089733182

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,903 to £107,412 a year pa. Inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7178300-A&C-Z

Job locations

Finance, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation trust and Thames House, Teddington.

Kingston Hospital , Galsworthy Road

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB


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