Financial Controller

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London Borough of Hillingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in west London as a finance leader where you'll play a crucial role in improving financial services and supporting the development of a new hospital. This role is vital for the Trust's long-term sustainability and involves diverse responsibilities in financial management and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in financial accounting and management.
• Experience in working within the NHS or similar healthcare settings is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Services Department, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Prepare business plans and financial forecasts to guide Trust policies.
• Lead corporate reporting and provide strategic financial advice.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA)

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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 role offers valuable experience as a finance leader within the Trust and in the financial services function.

You will be responsible for delivering and developing the financial services offer to the organization 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 part of the new hospitals programme, currently 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 work at both Mount Vernon and Hillingdon hospitals, with options for remote working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and oversee the Financial Services Department, providing comprehensive financial accounting services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury management, cashiering, and charitable funds.
2. Coordinate and develop a professional financial accounting service in compliance with statutory and Department of Health guidelines.
3. Ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and business focus of financial systems and processes.
4. Ensure all statutory/NHS accounts and NHSE returns are accurate and meet deadlines and legal requirements.
5. Assist in preparing business plans and financial forecasts to guide the Trust's future policies.
6. Investigate complex issues and lead on corporate reporting, providing strategic financial and business planning advice.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering 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, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

Patient and staff safety are paramount. We are making urgent improvements, particularly in infection prevention and control, and working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authorities, neighboring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated Care System.

Our focus is on providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care while progressing the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We employ over 3,500 staff who are dedicated to caring for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding healthcare provider through leading health and academic partnerships and transforming services to deliver the best care where needed.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jonathan Ware
• Job Title: Head of Financial Services
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]