Head of Workforce & Financial Intelligence

Cornwall Partnership; Par; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Head of Workforce & Finance Intelligence. This key senior leadership role leads integrated workforce and financial planning, analysis and resource intelligence across the Trust, translating complex data into actionable insight to support service delivery.

The post reports to senior leaders, deputises for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer when required, and offers flexible working and a 37.5-hour week at site locations in

Qualifications

• Skilled at understanding and delivering on NHS workforce, finance and planning requirements for the organisation and wider NHS and Social Care system partners.
• Experience with workforce and financial analytics and reporting.
• Ability to translate data into strategic insight for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce, finance planning, intelligence and analytics.
• Develop reporting systems and models to support priorities.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of data to the Board and leaders.
• Lead innovative intelligence, reporting and analytics solutions.
• Identify workforce and financial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Direct a high-performing Workforce & Finance Intelligence team.

Skills

NHS workforce planning

Finance planning

Analytical reporting

Education

Numerate degree

Postgrad qualification

Masters level knowledge

Job description

Head of Workforce & Financial Intelligence

Band 8c

Main area Workforce & Finance Intelligence Grade Band 8c Contract Permanent: 201-26-949 Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 201-26-948

Site Latham Park Town St Blazey, Par Salary £79,504 - £91,609 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Workforce & Finance Intelligence to join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a key senior leadership role responsible for leading and developing integrated workforce and financial planning, analysis and resource intelligence across the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, the post holder will ensure the Trust has access to high-quality intelligence, planning and analytical support to inform strategic decision-making, workforce sustainability and financial performance.

The successful candidate will lead the development of Trust-wide workforce and financial planning frameworks, reporting and analytical systems, translating complex data into meaningful insight that supports service improvement and organisational delivery. They will work collaboratively across clinical, operational and corporate services, providing expert advice, challenge and support at all levels of the organisation.

The role will also deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer when required, representing the Finance Directorate and Trust at key internal and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape how intelligence, planning and analytics support the delivery of high-quality services for the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the Trust's workforce and financial planning, intelligence and analytical functions, ensuring high-quality information supports strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop and deliver integrated workforce and financial planning frameworks, models and reporting systems that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Provide expert analysis, insight and interpretation of complex data to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders across the Trust.
• Lead the development of innovative intelligence, reporting and analytical solutions, ensuring information is accessible, accurate and actionable.
• Identify, assess and monitor workforce and financial risks, supporting services to develop effective mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, forecasting and the use of intelligence to support service transformation and performance improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Workforce & Finance Intelligence team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer as required and represent the Trust at key internal, regional and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

Working for our organisation

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Person specification

Education/Experience

• Degree level qualification in relevant area, preferably a numerate discipline or equivalent experience
• Further specialist knowledge gained by post grad education or experience to masters level
• Post graduate degree in relevant area

Skills

• Skilled at understanding and delivering on NHS workforce, finance and planning requirements for the organisation and wider NHS and Social Care system partners
• Advanced skills in analysis, statistical analysis, systems modelling and forecasting techniques
• Skilled in contract negotiation and implement change where there may be altering opinions requiring high levels of negotiation skills and persuasion

Knowledge and abilities

• High level of knowledge of nationals workforce, finance and planning requirements with the ability to interpret and analyse, informing Trust direction
• High level of knowledge relating to NHS data models and definitions
• Ability to write and present detailed and highly complex reports from a variety of information sources

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Health Jobs UK website has jobs from numerous employers, within health and care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute medical, surgical and specialist services to a population of around 500,000 which can increase significantly during the busy holiday periods.