Head of Financial Services (Band 8B - 8C Development Opportunity)

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a dynamic finance professional to join their Financial Services team. As a Band 8B leader, you will oversee financial accounting operations, manage statutory reporting, and drive continuous improvement within the team. Strong leadership and technical expertise in financial systems are essential. This role offers a clear pathway for advancement within a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading financial teams in a healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Proven track record in managing financial systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting operations.
• Prepare statutory annual accounts and governance reports.
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Financial accounting

Oracle systems

Cash flow management

Tools

Oracle

Shared Business Services (SBS)

Job description

Overview

By joining our shared Financial Services team, youll:

• Lead a talented, passionate group covering Financial Accounts, Financial Systems, Cashiers, and Overseas Visitor Officers
• Drive continuous improvement across statutory accounts, audit liaison, counter-fraud, cash, VAT, capital, and leasing accounting
• Work within Oracle and Shared Business Services (SBS) frameworks
• Report directly to the Assistant Director of Financial Services & Reporting and collaborate closely with both Finance Directors

Starting Role Responsibilities (Band 8B)

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting operations
• Prepare statutory annual accounts and governance reports
• Liaise with internal audit, counter-fraud teams, and external auditors
• Manage cash flow, VAT, capital, and leasing accounting
• Ensure effective use and integration of SBS and Oracle financial systems
• Provide hands-on leadership to the Financial Services team

Are you ready to shape the future of finance across two leading NHS Trusts? Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for innovation to Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Were seeking a dynamic finance professional to join us at Band 8B, with a clear, supported pathway to Band 8C over 12 months.

Note: Our vision for Single Corporate Services — Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) have a shared vision of a single corporate service across our two organisations, supported by a single set of identical systems and processes, under joint leadership, to drive significant efficiencies, improve employee experience, and return time to patient care.

About the Corporate Structure

This vacancy is part of the Single Corporate Services Division. Why are we changing the way we deliver Corporate Services? Working as a partnership, both IWT and PHU have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this. The creation of a single corporate service is essential for us to support our clinical and operational services, and our wider transformation programme. The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.