Financial Controller

NHS; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Finance Leader to manage and enhance financial services amidst new initiatives, with a focus on compliance, service integrity, and sustainability. This permanent position, offering competitive salary and development opportunities, is based in West London and involves strategic financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NHS financial regimes.
• Ongoing participation in CPD programme.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage Financial Services Department for the Trust.
• Ensure accuracy of NHS accounts and returns.
• Develop comprehensive financial accounting services.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Judgement

Complex Problem Assessment

Education

CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification

Further specialist training and experience

Tools

Oracle Financial System

Job description

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain senior leadership experience with a financially challenged but friendly acute Trust in west London.

Working to the Head of Financial Services, this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience as a finance leader within the Trust and of the financial services function.

You will be responsible for delivering and developing the financial services offer to the organisation and will be a key figure in the Trust achieving long term sustainability.

It is an exciting time to join the Trust as it is also part of the new hospitals programme, and we are at the outline business case stage for a new hospital on the Hillingdon site.

The finance function is based at Mount Vernon hospital and the post holder will be expected to work at both Mount Vernon and Hillingdon hospitals, as well as remote working from home.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the management and performance of the Financial Services Department which provides a comprehensive financial accounting service to the Hillingdon Hospitals Foundation Trust. This encompasses financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury management (including banking), cashiering and charitable funds.
• To assist in co-ordinating and strategically developing a professional financial accounting service to the Trust in an effective and efficient manner in compliance with statutory and Department of Health guidelines.
• Ensure efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes.
• Ensure all statutory/ NHS accounts and NHSE returns are accurate and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.
• Assist in the compilation of business plans and financial forecasts to allow the Trust to determine its future policy in relation to stated objectives.
• Investigate and advise on highly complex issues and lead on corporate reporting / providing strategic financial and business planning advice.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£67,950 to £78,028 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-Corp-7080362DT

Job locations

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification Person Spec Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification
• Further specialist training and experience
• Ongoing participation in the relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme as required by the professional accountancy body
• Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation
• An advanced expert practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. DHSC GAM and ARM, and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements
• Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for charitable funds and the associated legal requirements and VAT as it relates to the Trust.
• Strong analytical skills and judgement in assessing complex situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options
• Ability to work autonomously and interpret organisational and occupational policies

Desirable

• Significant experience of Oracle financial system

Person Specification Person Spec Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification
• Further specialist training and experience
• Ongoing participation in the relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme as required by the professional accountancy body
• Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation
• An advanced expert practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. DHSC GAM and ARM, and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements
• Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for charitable funds and the associated legal requirements and VAT as it relates to the Trust.
• Strong analytical skills and judgement in assessing complex situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options
• Ability to work autonomously and interpret organisational and occupational policies

Desirable

• Significant experience of Oracle financial system

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Hospital

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)