Head of programme finance - Oriel

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Finance Lead to manage financial aspects of a £500m joint venture project. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while leading a Band 8A Project Accountant. The ideal candidate will have extensive finance experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to present complex financial information effectively. The organization offers a flexible working environment and values diversity. No visa sponsorship provided.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Encouragement of applications from under-represented groups

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience of using the NHS LTFM.
• Capability to maintain financial control while supporting devolved management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial administration, reporting, budgeting, and compliance for the joint venture.
• Manage cash flows and treasury for the joint venture and its partners.
• Engage with NHS regulators on finances and monthly reporting.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Present complex financial information to non-finance audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving

Influence senior managers

Education

Degree or equivalent

Fully qualified member of a CCAB body or CIMA

Job description

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Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in leading the financial management of a groundbreaking new joint centre for eye care, research, and education. Moorfields and its partners, including UCL and Moorfields Eye Charity, are operating a £500m project in Camden, and this role covers the entire joint programme’s finance.

Job Overview

This finance lead will act across the joint venture, Moorfields, and UCL, covering day-to-day financial administration, reporting, budgeting, treasury, and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Moorfields and the Oriel Finance Lead of UCL, and manages a full-time Band 8A Project Accountant.

Main Duties

• Financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, administration, and controls for the joint venture, Moorfields, and UCL.
• Advising on finance aspects of change control, governance, and cost control.
• Financial reporting and attendance at the Oriel Executive Board, Moorfields management executive, and UCL Oriel Project Board.
• Joint venture cash flow, treasury management, tax advice, and financial reporting.
• Monitoring the business case, approvals from higher bodies, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities – Joint Venture Specific

• Manage cash flows and treasury for the joint venture and its partners.
• Oversee technical accounting, ensuring timely accounts for Moorfields and UCL year-ends.
• Maintain financial systems and controls, ensuring segregation of duties.
• Coordinate tax compliance for Moorfields, UCL, and the joint venture.
• Signatory to the joint venture bank account and provide reports to the Joint Venture Board.

Key Responsibilities – Moorfields & UCL

• Engage with NHS regulators on finances, monthly reporting, and budget approvals.
• Produce CDEL analysis, variance analysis against business case, and support for UCL Estates committee.
• Monitor benefits realisation programme finances.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent.
• Fully qualified member of a CCAB body or CIMA, actively undertaking CPD.

Experience

• Experience of presenting financial results to boards and senior staff.
• At least 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience of using the NHS LTFM.
• Experience of developing, delivering, and monitoring business cases and capital projects.
• Capability to maintain financial control while supporting devolved management.

Knowledge

• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of business case development, e.g. five‑case model.
• Knowledge of NHS regulatory environment and compliance processes.

Desirable Criteria

• Technical accounting and taxation knowledge relating to NHS and university settings.

Skills & Abilities

• Present complex financial information to non‑finance audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Proactive problem‑solving and solution development.
• Highly developed technical analysis and financial modelling.
• Strong verbal reasoning and advanced report writing.
• Influence senior managers and clinicians.

Personal Qualities

• Negotiating and influencing ability.
• Credibility and respect from peers across organisations.
• Work under pressure and prioritise workload effectively.
• Professional attitude with integrity.
• Flexible, supportive colleague.
• Initiative, innovation and imagination.
• Sound judgement and independence.
• Empathy and behaviour change facilitation.

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration, pass a DBS check, and have proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Moorfields offers a flexible working environment and encourages applications from under‑represented candidates. This role does not provide visa sponsorship.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are a core value at Moorfields. We actively encourage applications from BAME, Disabled, and other under‑represented groups.

For reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team: [e-mail]. For more information on working at Moorfields, visit moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us.

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• JD and Person Specification Head of Programme Finance (PDF, 760.5 KB)
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