Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. With more than 2,300 staff across 22 network sites, its reputation for providing the highest quality ophthalmic care has developed over 200 years, and it employs one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.
We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record of success at or close to Board level in the NHS or wider public or commercial sectors. You will have the energy, focus, and ambition to take on a significant role within the Trust. You will possess first-class financial leadership and influencing skills with the ability to forge effective working relationships across a wide set of internal and external stakeholders. This provides a fantastic opportunity to build a career in a world-renowned organisation with an ambitious strategic plan.
To apply, please send your CV and personal statement, stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role-specific requirements given your skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
The Chief Finance Officer role is integral to our ongoing success and sustainability. As a key member of our Executive leadership team, you will provide strategic financial expertise and operational leadership, ensuring that resources are managed effectively and aligned with our organisational goals. Your ability to navigate the complexities of NHS finance while fostering a culture of accountability and transparency will be critical to delivering high-quality care in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
The responsibilities of the role focus on financial planning, procurement, governance, and performance management.
The role is also responsible for the organisation's group accounting and consolidation of complex and specialist accounting arrangements including overseas operations, foreign joint ventures, UK wholly owned subsidiaries, and joint development vehicles, including other innovative commercial and intellectual property considerations.
As a voting board member, the post holder will be expected to work as part of a cohesive team, contributing to the Trust's strategic leadership and direction and, where necessary, take the lead for corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
* Evidence of continued professional and management development
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience as a Chief Finance Officer or Deputy within a complex organisation
* Track record at board or very senior management level including successful achievement of financial and other performance targets
* Experience of introducing innovative change
Skills and Abilities
* Achievement focused - ability to set targets and get things done to achieve continuous improvement
* Strong business acumen and commercial experience or demonstrable potential
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.
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