Job summary Buckinghamshire Healthcare are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Head of Financial Management. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior finance professional looking to progress their career in the NHS, working for a forward looking organisation delivering acute and community NHS services to the people of Buckinghamshire. Join a dynamic and innovative team within the NHS, where your expertise in finance reporting will play a crucial role in ensuring financial transparency and accuracy. You'll have an opportunity to collaborate closely with clinical and corporate colleagues, gaining insights into healthcare delivery and contributing to improved patient outcomes. We are improving our understanding of NHS productivity and are using this knowledge to drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial reporting processes. The role will line manage a team of Finance Business Partners, will lead the Financial Management team and report to the Deputy CFO - Financial Management. We encourage flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office, primarily at Stoke Mandeville Hospital site in Aylesbury. Main duties of the job This role will manage, organise and provide leadership to a large and complex financial management service. You will provide financial expertise to the Trust and clinicians, managers and executives, in both contract income and expenditure. The post will deliver financial and non financial analysis, including performance data. You will be a key part of Trustwide planning and throughout the year will participate in effective decision making that leads to the Trust delivering financial targets. You will lead on improvement projects within Financial Management and be a key part of transformation and cost improvement programmes across the Trust. About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daleynhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum (pro rata for less than full time hours) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours Reference number 434-C6744158 Job locations Research and Innovation Building Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant Financial Management experience at a senior level Significant line management and leadership experience Experience of leading financial planning and budget setting Desirable Experience of working in NHS Qualifications Essential Qualified CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Person Specification Experience Essential Significant Financial Management experience at a senior level Significant line management and leadership experience Experience of leading financial planning and budget setting Desirable Experience of working in NHS Qualifications Essential Qualified CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Research and Innovation Building Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)