Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is an exceptional organisation seeking a Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Financial Management, to support the newly appointed CFO.
Every year 6,500 people from different cultures, nations and backgrounds care for over half a million people in Buckinghamshire and beyond. We now have an opportunity to join our finance team as our Deputy CFO - Financial Management and play a crucial leadership role in delivering the Trust's vision of 'Outstanding care, healthy communities and a great place to work.' The Trust's vision and mission is underpinned by our CARE values of Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable, that help to define our beliefs and set expectations of how we behave as colleagues.
How to apply?
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at JSS Search on buckinghamshire@jss-publicsector.com. Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) in Word format not PDF; a personal statement in Word format not PDF, limited to no more than two sides of A4, first stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role specific requirements given your skills and experience.
Application closing date is midnight on Monday 17th July 2023
Panel & stakeholder meetings - week commencing 7th August 2023
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts (Director at JSS) on 07816 29 0865
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic time to be joining the Trust. With the newly appointed CFO, there are clear and rewarding opportunities for candidates to influence the Trust. The role will be responsible to the CFO for the leadership and performance management of the Financial Management, Contracting and Costing departments. Ensuring that the departments support Finance and the Trust in the delivery of its key strategic and business objectives. Ensuring that department systems and processes are fit for purpose and colleagues are trained and equipped to deliver support and services.
The role will have responsibility to build effective relationships both internally and externally to the Trust. We are a valued system partner and an integral member of the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire (West) (BOB) Integrated Care System and Buckinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).
This is a highly rewarding, exciting and visible role, we are looking for a talented individual with a depth of leadership experience and a track record of working with others across organisational boundaries to achieve results at pace. You will have experience of leading change within either the NHS or wider public sectors, will bring a strategic perspective and sound judgement, complemented by resilience, tenacity, and a collegiate approach to driving continuous improvement in financial performance and the productivity of our resources.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!
BHT - A great place to work
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Impact Statement pack attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Impact Statement pack attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior finance role
- Experience in a senior NHS role
- Detailed knowledge of NHS budgeting and planning process and general NHS finance regime, including PbR, contracting etc
- Experience of developing robust I&E forecasts and delivery of financial balance and financial recovery plans
- Proven track record of financial performance management
- Experience of staff and departmental management
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the political environment and stakeholder management, experience working with Executive and Non-Executive Directors and Clinical Leads
- Experience and understanding of the financial, regulatory and statutory duties placed upon NHS organisations`
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive and motivate teams of people at all levels of an organisation, and to manage conflict
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-finance staff, verbally and in writing
- The ability to communicate contentious and sensitive information to an audience that may not be receptive
- Highly developed analytical skills to solve complex financial and non-financial problems
- Able to form judgements and make autonomous decisions guided by trust policies and procedures
- Able to understand and interpret national financial policies and guidance, and advise the trust on their implementation
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and cope effectively with frequent interruptions
- Highly developed financial transformational skills to develop and improve finance management function
- Highly advanced Microsoft skills and understanding of software to enable data manipulation and interpretation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and self- disciplined
- Ability to motivate others
- Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others`
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior finance role
- Experience in a senior NHS role
- Detailed knowledge of NHS budgeting and planning process and general NHS finance regime, including PbR, contracting etc
- Experience of developing robust I&E forecasts and delivery of financial balance and financial recovery plans
- Proven track record of financial performance management
- Experience of staff and departmental management
- Proven knowledge and understanding of the political environment and stakeholder management, experience working with Executive and Non-Executive Directors and Clinical Leads
- Experience and understanding of the financial, regulatory and statutory duties placed upon NHS organisations`
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to drive and motivate teams of people at all levels of an organisation, and to manage conflict
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-finance staff, verbally and in writing
- The ability to communicate contentious and sensitive information to an audience that may not be receptive
- Highly developed analytical skills to solve complex financial and non-financial problems
- Able to form judgements and make autonomous decisions guided by trust policies and procedures
- Able to understand and interpret national financial policies and guidance, and advise the trust on their implementation
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and cope effectively with frequent interruptions
- Highly developed financial transformational skills to develop and improve finance management function
- Highly advanced Microsoft skills and understanding of software to enable data manipulation and interpretation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and self- disciplined
- Ability to motivate others
- Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional development of self and others`
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).
