Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC as Interim Finance Director, for a minimum period of one year commencing at the beginning of January 2025. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a strategic focus to work with our Board, overseeing the Finance department, reporting to the CEO. We are in the process of redefining our strategy and in the coming year we plan to grow and diversify our service lines and are looking for an interim director to work with us to achieve this. This role isn't your typical number-crunching position; it's about getting involved in the day-to-day operations, challenging the status quo and driving the business forward. Main duties of the job Developing and implementing our financial and investment strategy to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the organisation through our business activities Lead and take overall responsibility for the small finance team, providing direction and fostering a high-performance culture. Developing and maintaining supplier relationships - specifically NHS Property Services, to ensure productive and proactive transactions. About us We are a staff led social enterprise operating predominantly throughout Suffolk, providing high-quality, consistent, safe, accessible NHS healthcare, free at the point of the need through collaboration and innovation on behalf of the NHS. Our focus is currently on delivering musculoskeletal services and supporting our partners to do the same. For further information please contact Jo Douglas at Joanna.douglas1nhs.net to arrange a conversation. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £45,000 a year up to 37.5 hrs - £75,000 per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B9710-24-0024 Job locations Hartismere Hospital Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BH Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further information regarding the role of Interim Director of Finance (maternity cover). Interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2024 at Hartismere Hospital, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for further information regarding the role of Interim Director of Finance (maternity cover). Interviews will take place on Monday 18th November 2024 at Hartismere Hospital, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7BH. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent with post-qualification experience Experience Essential Previous working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts; and Prior knowledge of VAT partial exemption calculations Experience of development and diversification, working with teams to develop bids for new business; Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, particularly pivot tables and data analysis/presentation techniques; Desirable Relevant NHS experience; and Previous knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent with post-qualification experience Experience Essential Previous working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts; and Prior knowledge of VAT partial exemption calculations Experience of development and diversification, working with teams to develop bids for new business; Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, particularly pivot tables and data analysis/presentation techniques; Desirable Relevant NHS experience; and Previous knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll. 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 Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC Address Hartismere Hospital Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7BH Employer's website https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)