Job summary
Assistant Director of Finance
Department ADMK
Band 8C £76,965 - £88,682 Per annum pro rata
Hours 30 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a details - driven finance professional with a desire to work with colleagues in a developing organisation where financial management adds value?
ADMK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Milton Keynes University Hospital, delivering high-quality facilities services that support frontline NHS care. We operate with the flexibility of a commercial organisation while upholding the values and mission of the NHS.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to help drive risk management, enhanced benefits to partners and patients, performance, innovation, and value across our organisation, at a time of organisational growth and site development.
What We Are Looking For
Proven leadership experience in operations and finance, ideally within the NHS or a public sector/commercial hybrid.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation supporting NHS excellence. Work in a dynamic, flexible, and collaborative environment.Access NHS-aligned benefits including pension scheme and generous leave.
Opportunities for career development and leadership growth.
Ready to make a difference behind the scenes of the NHS? Apply now and help us deliver operational and financial excellence that supports outstanding patient care.
Interview - To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
ADMK Limited is in a transition phase; as it moves from a primary focus of developing and building healthcare facilities, through to now servicing and maintaining those buildings.
The successful candidate will be part of the management team responsible for delivering the strategic direction for the next phase and developing the organisation as it continues to grow. Continuing to support MKUH in its aims to deliver outstanding care to its community.The role is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and finances of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of financial management of operational plan, budgets and wider medium to longer term organisational strategies.
Oversee integral budgeting, forecasting, and support operational performance monitoring.
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and NHS governance frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery.Collaborate with the parent NHS Trust and other stakeholders to align objectives.
Support business case development and commercial decision-making.Encourage enhanced levels of financial intelligence whilst maintaining confidence amongst the wider teams. We take pride in our work and enjoy what we do - your role includes providing the means for teams to grow in terms of accomplishment and pride.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At ADMK we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible working opportunities
Generous annual leave
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients The hospital is undergoing significant investment and development including a new surgical ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational responsibilities
To help develop and present required business cases to support the development of the ADMK as the service develops. (This will be both for capital and revenue funds)
To provide regular reports as requested by the ADMK Managing Director and Board reports as required.
Service Development
To support the Managing Director in the development of long-term strategic objectives relating to capital and project programmes, their associated budgets and reporting. Ensure that the patients are at the forefront of all strategic plans with respect to patient safety.
To report on in conjunction with the building manager, financial planning relating to safety systems.
Operations
Responsible for preparing the annual planned budgeting and accounting to be agreed as part of business planning, along with proposals for the supporting resource, both financial and resource.
Responsible for helping to support development of project plans and/or business cases
Contract Management
Responsible for leading on the negotiation and performance management of significant external contracts relating to services, in liaison with the Assistant Director of Operations .
Information Management
Work with senior managers with in depth review and investigation of finance related incidents, undertaking analysis and being conversant with any emerging trends or changes in incident profile of the organisation, in order to adopt any learning to mitigate future risk;
Ensure that action points from relevant incident reviews are followed up as required and that incidents are closed on Datix when fully complete, updating and interrogating the Risk Management Information System (Datix) as required;
Human Resources
Responsible for the management of a team, consisting of various financial, contracting and capital colleagues working across the organisation and ensure that all teams meet their set objectives and that staff have opportunities to fulfil their potential through training and development. The objective is also to bring a more collaborative working arrangement between ADMK and MKUH and their stakeholders.
Provide strong individual and professional leadership through advice and guidance, supporting staff, colleagues and partners, through a visionary, motivational and problem solving approach, subject to financial constraints and ADMK Human Resources policies and procedures;
General
The post holder may be required to work at any of the ADMKs sites in line with the service needs.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the ADMKs Equal Opportunities Policy.
Finance responsibilities
Manage the finance function, implementing and maintaining robust financial controls
Evaluate and present accurate management accounts to required timelines ensuring key controls are in place
Corporate responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all corporate governance and statutory requirements
Uphold the values of the parent organisation with regards to equality and diversity
Personal responsibilities
Take responsibility for self development on a continuous basis
Participate in and undertake Annual Performance Reviews
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational responsibilities
To help develop and present required business cases to support the development of the ADMK as the service develops. (This will be both for capital and revenue funds)
To provide regular reports as requested by the ADMK Managing Director and Board reports as required.
Service Development
To support the Managing Director in the development of long-term strategic objectives relating to capital and project programmes, their associated budgets and reporting. Ensure that the patients are at the forefront of all strategic plans with respect to patient safety.
To report on in conjunction with the building manager, financial planning relating to safety systems.
Operations
Responsible for preparing the annual planned budgeting and accounting to be agreed as part of business planning, along with proposals for the supporting resource, both financial and resource.
Responsible for helping to support development of project plans and/or business cases
Contract Management
Responsible for leading on the negotiation and performance management of significant external contracts relating to services, in liaison with the Assistant Director of Operations .
Information Management
Work with senior managers with in depth review and investigation of finance related incidents, undertaking analysis and being conversant with any emerging trends or changes in incident profile of the organisation, in order to adopt any learning to mitigate future risk;
Ensure that action points from relevant incident reviews are followed up as required and that incidents are closed on Datix when fully complete, updating and interrogating the Risk Management Information System (Datix) as required;
Human Resources
Responsible for the management of a team, consisting of various financial, contracting and capital colleagues working across the organisation and ensure that all teams meet their set objectives and that staff have opportunities to fulfil their potential through training and development. The objective is also to bring a more collaborative working arrangement between ADMK and MKUH and their stakeholders.
Provide strong individual and professional leadership through advice and guidance, supporting staff, colleagues and partners, through a visionary, motivational and problem solving approach, subject to financial constraints and ADMK Human Resources policies and procedures;
General
The post holder may be required to work at any of the ADMKs sites in line with the service needs.
The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the ADMKs Equal Opportunities Policy.
Finance responsibilities
Manage the finance function, implementing and maintaining robust financial controls
Evaluate and present accurate management accounts to required timelines ensuring key controls are in place
Corporate responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all corporate governance and statutory requirements
Uphold the values of the parent organisation with regards to equality and diversity
Personal responsibilities
Take responsibility for self development on a continuous basis
Participate in and undertake Annual Performance Reviews
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Financial management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating in a senior management role and delivering a financial function service in a complex environment
- Experience of budget/financial Management
- Sound understanding and application of financial processes, including budget management, forecasting, day to day income & expenditure, monthly reporting and year-end processes.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Management of diverse teams
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing and implementing both commercial and financial strategies
- Demonstrable experience of delivering change and performance with and through teams by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery of financial plans
- Substantial staff management experience which will include managing directly employed staff and external contractors.
- Knowledge of NHS guidance regarding finance
- Development of performance measures and balanced scorecards
- Management of projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Business case preparation and presentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident in managing any change issues
- Ability to work under pressure on own initiative to meet deadlines and short notice periods.
Desirable
- Ability to maximise the use of available department resources in achievement of set objectives
Personal and people development
Essential
- Maintains own CPD
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Communication
Essential
- Effective - verbal, written, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent partnership and relationship management skills
- Committee and sub board level report writing
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Financial management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of operating in a senior management role and delivering a financial function service in a complex environment
- Experience of budget/financial Management
- Sound understanding and application of financial processes, including budget management, forecasting, day to day income & expenditure, monthly reporting and year-end processes.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Management of diverse teams
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing and implementing both commercial and financial strategies
- Demonstrable experience of delivering change and performance with and through teams by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery of financial plans
- Substantial staff management experience which will include managing directly employed staff and external contractors.
- Knowledge of NHS guidance regarding finance
- Development of performance measures and balanced scorecards
- Management of projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Business case preparation and presentation
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident in managing any change issues
- Ability to work under pressure on own initiative to meet deadlines and short notice periods.
Desirable
- Ability to maximise the use of available department resources in achievement of set objectives
Personal and people development
Essential
- Maintains own CPD
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Communication
Essential
- Effective - verbal, written, negotiation and presentation skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent partnership and relationship management skills
- Committee and sub board level report writing
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.