Director of Financial Management

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Director of Financial Management to lead our central financial management function within the new ACG operating model. The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise to support financial sustainability and excellent patient care.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting and consolidated reporting across Trust portfolios, ensure accurate NHS returns, advise on contracting, and develop a high-performing finance team

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant, or equivalent experience.
• Substantial senior financial leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong background in financial management, forecasting, reporting and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of NHS clinical income and contracting arrangements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and consolidated financial reporting across ACG, corporate and research portfolios.
• Ensure internal reporting and NHS England returns are accurate, timely and robust, providing clear analysis of performance, risks, pressures and required actions.
• Oversee clinical income reporting, commissioner submissions and provide expert advice on NHS payment arrangements, supporting contract negotiations and managing significant income risks and opportunities.
• Support budget holders to deliver corrective action where required and ensure strong financial stewardship across all areas.
• Lead and develop senior finance teams and contribute to Trust-wide productivity, transformation and financial improvement programmes.

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is introducing a new Accountable Care Group (ACG) operating model, bringing clinical, operational and professional leadership closer together and strengthening accountability for the performance and development of our services. We are seeking an exceptional Director of Financial Management to lead our central financial management function. This significant Band 9 leadership role brings together Trust-wide financial management and reporting, corporate finance, research and development finance, and clinical income.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, ACG finance leaders and senior colleagues across the Trust. You will help shape financial decisions, strengthen financial control and ensure leaders have a clear, reliable understanding of our financial position. This is much more than a traditional financial reporting role. You will combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, insight and constructive challenge, building a finance function that supports effective decision-making, financial sustainability and excellent patient care., Lead Trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and consolidated financial reporting across ACG, corporate and research portfolios. Ensure internal reporting and NHS England returns are accurate, timely and robust, providing clear analysis of performance, risks, pressures and required actions. Oversee clinical income reporting, commissioner submissions and provide expert advice on NHS payment arrangements, supporting contract negotiations and managing significant income risks and opportunities.Support budget holders to deliver corrective action where required and ensure strong financial stewardship across all areas.

Work collaboratively with ACG finance leaders and strategic finance colleagues to establish consistent standards, strengthen assurance and improve financial management processes, systems and reporting capability. Lead and develop senior finance teams and contribute to Trust-wide productivity, transformation and financial improvement programmes.

You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, or possess equivalent experience, with substantial senior financial leadership experience in a large, complex organisation. You will have a strong background in financial management, forecasting, reporting and team leadership, with the ability to influence senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders. Excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills are essential. Knowledge of NHS clinical income and contracting arrangements is desirable.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.