Head of Workforce & Financial Intelligence

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust seeks a senior leader to head the workforce and finance intelligence function. You will turn complex data into board-ready insight, lead a team, and deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer as needed.

The role spans cross-cutting teams across clinical, operational and corporate services. Applicants should hold a degree (numerate preferred) with masters-level knowledge and have advanced statistical, modelling and forecasting capabilities, along with

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate field or equivalent experience.
• Masters-level specialist knowledge gained through postgraduate study or experience.
• Postgraduate degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's workforce and financial planning, intelligence and analytical functions to provide high-quality information for decisions.
• Develop and deliver integrated workforce and financial planning frameworks, models and reporting systems.
• Provide expert analysis and interpretation of complex data to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders.
• Lead development of intelligence, reporting and analytical solutions that are accessible, accurate and actionable.
• Identify, assess and monitor workforce and financial risks, supporting services with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, forecasting and intelligence to support transformation.
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer when required.
• Represent the Trust at internal, regional and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

Skills

Advanced statistical analysis

Forecasting

Data modelling

NHS workforce knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in a numerate or related field

Masters-level specialist knowledge

Postgraduate degree (desirable)

Job description

This senior leadership post sits within the Trust's workforce and finance intelligence function at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a community and mental health provider. The postholder leads integrated workforce and financial planning, analysis and reporting, turning complex data into insight for the Board and senior leaders. Beyond leading a team, the role deputises for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and represents the Finance Directorate at internal and external forums. Fit depends on advanced statistical and modelling skills and a degree-level qualification, with masters-level specialist knowledge expected.

What the job involves

• Lead the Trust's workforce and financial planning, intelligence and analytical functions so high-quality information supports decisions
• Develop and deliver integrated workforce and financial planning frameworks, models and reporting systems
• Provide expert analysis and interpretation of complex data to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders
• Lead development of intelligence, reporting and analytical solutions that are accessible, accurate and actionable
• Identify, assess and monitor workforce and financial risks, supporting services with mitigation and recovery plans
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, forecasting and intelligence to support transformation
• Lead and develop a high-performing Workforce & Finance Intelligence team
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer when required
• Represent the Trust at internal, regional and external meetings, partnerships and forums
• Work across clinical, operational and corporate services, giving expert advice, challenge and support at all levels

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant area, preferably numerate, or equivalent experience
• Specialist knowledge to masters level, gained through postgraduate study or experience

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding and delivering NHS workforce, finance and planning requirements across the Trust and wider NHS and social care partners
• Advanced analysis, statistical analysis, systems modelling and forecasting
• Contract negotiation and persuasion to implement change where opinions differ
• High-level knowledge of national workforce, finance and planning requirements and ability to interpret them for Trust direction
• High-level knowledge of NHS data models and definitions
• Ability to write and present detailed, highly complex reports from varied sources

Nice to have

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant area