Director of Financial Sustainability

Director of Financial Sustainability - VSM

£130,000-£145,000

There has never been a more exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, as we are looking to appoint a Director of Financial Sustainability. This opportunity to join our leadership team comes at a crucial time as we shape and deliver our strategy towards better outcomes for patients.

This critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in influencing and driving the strategic development of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, you will be involved in developing near-term and medium-term strategic planning to support effective decision-making; helping to ensure the Trust can successfully meet its strategic objectives for patient care and improvement while returning to a balanced budget.

As Director of Financial Sustainability, your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving operational excellence and maximizing the value and efficiency of resource utilization across the Trust and its five sites in East Kent.
• Leading the development and implementation of strategies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and optimize operational efficiency across the organization. A primary focus will be identifying specific areas for improvement to support the Trust’s Medium Term Financial Sustainability Plan, implementing best practices, and achieving cost efficiencies without compromising quality of patient care.
• Collaborating with critical partners across the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and the East Kent Health Care Partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients while maximizing value for money.

This position requires a supportive leadership approach, strong practical analytical skills, and excellent communication skills for explaining opportunities. A robust understanding of healthcare operations and financial management in a financial recovery environment is essential, as is the ability to support the CFO in holding other leaders accountable for delivering identified improvements and embedding strong governance.

We seek a candidate with an outstanding track record of success in the NHS or wider public sector. You will possess first-class financial leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to forge effective working relationships across a wide set of internal and external stakeholders. You will be an exemplary ambassador for the Trust and have the political acumen to support the Trust's interests across the region.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts from our recruitment partners at eastkent@mlcpartners.co.uk. Please send your CV and personal statement, stating your motivations to apply and how you meet the role-specific requirements given your skills and experience.

Application closing date is midnight on Friday 14th March.

Panel interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 31st March.