Deputy Chief Finance Officer- Governance

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Governance to support the CFO and lead financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and governance, excellent project management skills, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. This role is crucial in navigating the Trust's financial strategy and ensuring sustainable operational development. Candidates should be compassionate and committed to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in financial governance and assurance.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Ability to motivate teams and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Trust's strategy and improvement plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Provide strategic financial advice to ensure long-term financial success.

Skills

Leadership in financial governance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

East Kent Hospitals is a large and complex NHS Foundation Trust with a substantial financial deficit to be addressed alongside continued improvement required in performance and quality metrics of patient care and services. This critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in influencing and driving the strategic and operational development of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Governance role will play a vital leadership role in ensuring we can steer a financially sustainable course in the coming months and years.

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer – Governance will support the CFO in the delivery of financial governance and assurance. The role will include leadership of Financial Services and Capital and will work closely with the Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Performance across the Finance portfolio.

As a senior member of the Finance leadership team, delivery against the Trusts corporate objectives is expected, in particular the Trust’s objectives to achieve financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will contribute towards the Trust’s strategy, improvement plan and Trust-wide change projects operating outside your primary area of responsibility, ensuring the effective use of resources so that this is achieved without compromising standards in your own area.
• The Deputy Chief Finance Officer roles will have a strong track record of delivery, be able to manage multiple projects and drive change. The postholder will be able to lead and motivate teams effectively as well as building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners.
• The postholder will play a key role in engagement and communication of the financial agenda both within the organisation and in the ICBs, building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners.
• The post holder will work with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Performance to provide leadership across the Finance Team.
• The post holder will assist the Chief Finance Officer to provide strategic leadership and professional financial advice to the Trust to ensure its long-term financial success.

About the Trust / Values

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Additional information

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angela Van der Lem Job title: Chief Finance Officer Email address: [e-mail]