Job summary Are you looking for a role where you can influence decisions and add value to NHS services? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust currently has an exciting opportunity to support NHS operational services as Service Head of Finance. Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance, you will provide high quality leadership to the Finance Department and will lead a section of the financial management function. What We Are Looking For Experience in financial management within a large organisation CCAB Qualified Line management experience, with the ability to develop and lead a team Detailed understanding of budget monitoring, reporting and forecasting Ability to challenge operational managers to provide best value for money whilst upholding patient safety and maximising the quality of care Working within this role will be an unbelievably rewarding decision, working with a diverse team of clinical leaders to shape the future of Cornwall's NHS Services. This is intended to be a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week, however flexible working and job-shares will be considered. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide support to the Associate Director of Finance in providing high quality leadership to the Finance Department within the Trust. The post holder will lead a section of the financial management function of the finance department. The post holder will have an advanced understanding of the Trust's business and be able to manage a high quality finance provision. The post holder will be a member of the Finance Leadership team, supporting the delivery of key objectives across the team, leading on recruitment, and having a senior presence across the organisation. The post holder will lead on core financial management services to a group of service lines, developing a high-quality business partnering relationship, with strong and highly effective relationships between finance and operational managers. Ensuring the service lines have an excellent understanding and take ownership of their financial performance. Encouraging and influencing cost-effective decision-making using highly developed persuasion, motivation, and negotiation skills. The post holder will utilise benchmarking analysis, promoting best practice to identify and deliver improvements and efficiencies. About us 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 4,000 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 13 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. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 201-24-770 Job locations Latham Park St Blazey Road Par PL24 2HY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main responsibilities of the role and required competencies. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main responsibilities of the role and required competencies. Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Qualified and member of an accountancy body which is a member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or CIMA. Highly experienced at working as a senior NHS strategic financial manager with extensive experience in the field Experience of collaborative planning/working with other statutory, voluntary or private sector organisations Skills and Aptitude Essential Advanced Keyboard skills requiring speed and accuracy in preparation and use of spreadsheets, policies, guidance and communication with units and external bodies Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills The post holder must be able to manipulate large quantities of data with specialist software develop ways of distilling that information efficiently and on a systematic basis Excellent presentational skills and ability to create presentations suitable for their audience Person Specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Qualified and member of an accountancy body which is a member of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or CIMA. Highly experienced at working as a senior NHS strategic financial manager with extensive experience in the field Experience of collaborative planning/working with other statutory, voluntary or private sector organisations Skills and Aptitude Essential Advanced Keyboard skills requiring speed and accuracy in preparation and use of spreadsheets, policies, guidance and communication with units and external bodies Highly developed negotiating and influencing skills The post holder must be able to manipulate large quantities of data with specialist software develop ways of distilling that information efficiently and on a systematic basis Excellent presentational skills and ability to create presentations suitable for their audience 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. Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Latham Park St Blazey Road Par PL24 2HY Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)