Job summary
The close of 2023/24 was the 12th year that Leeds Community Healthcare has met its financial targets, achieving this does not get any easier. Our support to the Trust in meeting is this challenge is crucial and whilst were not underestimating how difficult this will be we do know there are lots of opportunities to do things differently to ensure we meet our strategic goals. We will be guided by our vision, this will give us direction and purpose, our core values of continuously listening, learning and improving will be key to our success but we will never lose sight of the need to be open, honest and caring for one another along the way.
I feel privileged to be the Director of Finance at Leeds Community Healthcare. The Trusts values and behaviours are a core part of who I am and why I want to work here, and I see them represented every day in the colleagues I work alongside. I / we want to work with like-minded people.
Following the promotion of the current post holder, we are now looking for an exceptional person, someone who can inspire, lead and transform our service offer over the coming years and in return you will be supported to maximise your own potential and have a happy and healthy working life. If you share our ambition and live by our values then I very much hope to hear from you .
This is a senior leader within the Trust and as such you will be supported to work autonomously to strategic and operational leadership to the Finance Directorate.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Director of Finance must be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of leading, motivating and inspiring those around you. You will take the lead on the Trusts Finance Staff Development strategy supporting the development and embedding of a shared vision for the Directorate which will be achieved by individual and team objectives as well as a clear and fair commitment to training and development opportunities. The strategy will ensure all of our activities add value, contribute to the Trust objectives and are performed to the highest professional standard.
The post holder will support the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in delivery of the financial duties, they will take the lead on ensuring a sound system of internal financial control and governance arrangements are in place alongside developing and implementing plans to support long term financial sustainability. We are proud of the partnerships we have and as a senior leader the postholder will need to demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across organisational boundaries. We are a lead provider for a number of services, so as well as deputising for the Director of Finance you will have the opportunity to work routinely with the partnership boards providing strategic financial advice and guidance to a range of clinical and operational Directors helping to ensure we achieve our statutory financial duties whilst maintaining clinical quality and safety.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The role provides operational leadership of the Trusts Finance Function which includes responsibility for the contracting and procurement functions ensuring that all departmental activities are performed to the highest professional standard and in a way which meets all statutory / regulatory requirements whilst contributing to achievement of the Trusts objectives
The role will support the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in the development and implementation of the Trust's vision, strategic direction, and governance arrangements.
The Deputy Director of Finance will take a lead role on the strategic planning arrangements of the Trust, developing and implementing financial policy and strategy to support long term financial sustainability. This will include overall responsibility for the development of a sustainable Long-Term Financial Plan for the Trust, ensuring that the long-term financial plan underpins Trust business plans and strategies
The post holder will be an exceptional leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower those around you. They will take a lead role on the development and implementation of the Trusts Finance Staff Development strategy, fostering an open and inclusive culture where we listen to staff, promote active engagement, value their opinions and encourage continuous learning.
The post holder will be required to deputise for the Executive Director of Finance and Resources across all aspects of his / her responsibility including attendance at meetings of the Executive Directors, Board of Directors and ICS / Leeds Place meetings.
- Job Purpose:
- This is a strategic role which will take lead responsibility for:
- Operational leadership of the finance function and team.
- Setting team objectives and ensuring staff are trained, developed, and motivated to competently deliver the responsibilities and tasks required.
- Supporting staff health and well-being.
- Coordinating the financial planning activities across the Trust and developing overall operational financial and long-term financial plans for the Trust to ensure the delivery of key financial targets.
- Management of the in year financial position and all financial reporting including in year monitoring returns to NHS England, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, drafting reports to Trust Committees and Board.
- Leading the delivery of high-quality statutory accounts and other year-end financial reporting.
- Continuous improvement of the financial performance framework including critically reviewing and challenging the adequacy of Directorate and Business Unit cost improvement plans.
- Leading, coordinating, and directing the Trusts financial management, financial accounting, costing and capital planning functions through the Head of Financial Management and the Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Control) to provide excellent financial information, advice and support for Trust.
- Provision of sound professional advice and support to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources and Executive Director of Operations, other Directors, and General Managers in ensuring the development and implementation of financial policy and strategy for the Trust and the management of the in-year position.
- Contribute to Board workshops and/or Executive briefings to provide technical financial guidance.
- Financial management and governance through the design and review of financial systems and controls which are required as an NHS Trust. This will include the development of systems to evaluate and monitor financial risk.
- Lead on the development and implementation of education and financial awareness programmes for non finance managers and Board members.
- Provision of proactive financial management support and advice on business planning and service developments within the Trust.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with a range of senior finance colleagues across finance networks nationally, in West Yorkshire and across Leeds to support best practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The role provides operational leadership of the Trusts Finance Function which includes responsibility for the contracting and procurement functions ensuring that all departmental activities are performed to the highest professional standard and in a way which meets all statutory / regulatory requirements whilst contributing to achievement of the Trusts objectives
The role will support the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in the development and implementation of the Trust's vision, strategic direction, and governance arrangements.
The Deputy Director of Finance will take a lead role on the strategic planning arrangements of the Trust, developing and implementing financial policy and strategy to support long term financial sustainability. This will include overall responsibility for the development of a sustainable Long-Term Financial Plan for the Trust, ensuring that the long-term financial plan underpins Trust business plans and strategies
The post holder will be an exceptional leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower those around you. They will take a lead role on the development and implementation of the Trusts Finance Staff Development strategy, fostering an open and inclusive culture where we listen to staff, promote active engagement, value their opinions and encourage continuous learning.
The post holder will be required to deputise for the Executive Director of Finance and Resources across all aspects of his / her responsibility including attendance at meetings of the Executive Directors, Board of Directors and ICS / Leeds Place meetings.
- Job Purpose:
- This is a strategic role which will take lead responsibility for:
- Operational leadership of the finance function and team.
- Setting team objectives and ensuring staff are trained, developed, and motivated to competently deliver the responsibilities and tasks required.
- Supporting staff health and well-being.
- Coordinating the financial planning activities across the Trust and developing overall operational financial and long-term financial plans for the Trust to ensure the delivery of key financial targets.
- Management of the in year financial position and all financial reporting including in year monitoring returns to NHS England, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, drafting reports to Trust Committees and Board.
- Leading the delivery of high-quality statutory accounts and other year-end financial reporting.
- Continuous improvement of the financial performance framework including critically reviewing and challenging the adequacy of Directorate and Business Unit cost improvement plans.
- Leading, coordinating, and directing the Trusts financial management, financial accounting, costing and capital planning functions through the Head of Financial Management and the Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Control) to provide excellent financial information, advice and support for Trust.
- Provision of sound professional advice and support to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources and Executive Director of Operations, other Directors, and General Managers in ensuring the development and implementation of financial policy and strategy for the Trust and the management of the in-year position.
- Contribute to Board workshops and/or Executive briefings to provide technical financial guidance.
- Financial management and governance through the design and review of financial systems and controls which are required as an NHS Trust. This will include the development of systems to evaluate and monitor financial risk.
- Lead on the development and implementation of education and financial awareness programmes for non finance managers and Board members.
- Provision of proactive financial management support and advice on business planning and service developments within the Trust.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with a range of senior finance colleagues across finance networks nationally, in West Yorkshire and across Leeds to support best practice.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description and also review the person specification in the supporting information.
Desirable
- Please refer to job description and also review the person specification in the supporting information.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to job description and also review the person specification in the supporting information.
Desirable
- Please refer to job description and also review the person specification in the supporting 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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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