Director of Finance

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the finance team and ensure compliance with all accounting standards. This strategic role requires significant experience in financial management and a proven track record of successfully driving change and innovation. The position offers a competitive salary of £109,179 to £125,637 and involves working closely with the Chief Financial Officer to develop the finance function in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• CCAB Membership is essential.
• Significant post qualified experience in finance is required.
• Ability to innovate in finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational leadership of the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and achieve audit requirements.
• Deliver effective departmental functions including Financial Management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Highly developed communication skills

Complex problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

CCAB Membership

Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

This is a unique opportunity for a Director of Finance with drive, ambition and a passion for excellence. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, the post holder will be responsible for the overall planning, management and reporting of the Trust's financial performance.

We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and adapt the finance function, to support our evolving service models across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a high profile and demanding organisation.

The post holder will work closely with two Associate Directors of Finance and deputise for the CFO when required.

You will have significant post qualified experience and your career will demonstrate considerable achievements in the finance environment. In addition, you will possess a versatile and inspiring management approach and a real appetite to undertake a broad and challenging position. This role provides an excellent platform for an aspiring Board Level Director who is seeking a challenging and rewarding role.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the finance team on a day-to-day basis providing effective and professional leadership to ensure that services are offered to the highest standard and in a way which meets all Trust objectives and professional and statutory requirements.

Responsible for the delivery of effective departmental functions i.e. Financial Management, Costing, Financial Accounts, Capital and Contracting. Provide the Trust with expert knowledge of accounting procedures, legislation and the financial impact of NHS policy and external guidance, interpret, assess and advise the Chief Finance Officer of the implication of changes in complex financial guidance and policy as it pertains to the Trust and the wider health economy.

Responsible for creating the narrative behind driving changes to financial flows to the group in order to recognise fair funding aligned to National models and expectations.

Operate at a strategic level across all relevant partners, including but not exclusive to Provider Collaborative colleagues, Blackpool place partners, ICB / NHS E colleagues and NW NHS organisations through the finance networks associated with each.

Lead on ensuring compliance with all necessary accounting standards, thereby ensuring that all audit requirements are achieved for the BTH group.

About Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 9

Salary: £109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum, based on prior experience.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 382-COR55-25

Job locations: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• CCAB Membership
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent work experience.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development.

Desirable

• Post Graduate courses and experience to masters equivalent.

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive experience of developing long term business plans including taking the lead in developing a long term financial and business model.
• Extensive experience of financial management, financial services, and procurement including experience at Sub Director level.
• Extensive experience of managing large and highly complex financial and business process change.
• Can evidence that can work in a collaboration or partnership, to ensure that a beneficial position is gained for all parties.
• Extensive experience of leading service integration in financial, business and governance aspects.
• Specialist knowledge of NHS policies and strategic direction.
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS finance and procurement systems and services.
• Detailed understanding of the financial dynamics of large and complex organisations.

Desirable (Experience and Knowledge)

• High level overview of OJEU requirements and information on current procurement methods and processes
• Experience of managing strategic level capital programmes.
• Significant knowledge of national IM&T strategies.
• Developing Trust and system wide business proposals and applying investment appraisal techniques, and ensuring that commercial approaches are applied.
• Extensive experience of negotiating, establishing and managing SLAs and contracts for healthcare and other services.
• Commercial expertise or approach gained either in the private sector, or through a commercial partnership or arrangement in the public or third sector.

Skills and Ability

• Highly effective leadership skills including delegation, coaching and motivation.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including report writing/detailed correspondence.
• Highly developed influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to convey complex information which is understood by the target audience.
• Highly effective organisation and time management skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Complex problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage non-financial and professional staff in key financial issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer Details

Employer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Employer website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)