Job summary The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will be the Trust's most senior financial strategist, providing strategic financial leadership and expert advice to the Board of Directors and the entire organisation. The post holder will lead teams responsible for finance, procurement, estates, commercial operations and contracts, and South Central Fleet Services Ltd (a Trust subsidiary). As a full member of the Trust Board, the CFO will take collective responsibility for the quality, operational and financial performance of the Trust, as well as working closely with other senior colleagues (Executive and Non-Executive) to ensure integrated board operations, particularly in aligning future spending and investment with strategic plans and converting those aims into operational activities.The CFO will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader who understands the challenges of operating as part of the Executive team within a complex organisation. The CFO will have a proven ability to support colleagues while holding them accountable for performance and delivery and will be comfortable working in a pressurised environment with significant external scrutiny. Main duties of the job The Chief Finance Officer's responsibilities include: Ensuring that the Trust has financial management systems that are fully compliant with statutory instruments and guidelines. Providing the Trust with the internal capacity to robustly monitor financial performance. Planning, developing and implementing financial strategy and business plans. Managing Director for South Central Fleet Services Ltd, leading on all aspects of the company business and governance. Executive Director lead on sustainability. The successful candidate will have a chartered accountancy qualification alongside extensive experience in a senior financial leadership role. They will need evidence of experience in controls assurance, decision-making, and interacting with and influencing senior stakeholders. Experience at a senior management level, working at, or close to board level within the NHS or another safety-critical industry is vital. The candidate will have a passion for improving healthcare for all service users, with a focus on efficiency, innovation and partnership working. The CFO will engage and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the organisation delivers its priorities and works effectively with its system partners. Maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity, the CFO will demonstrate a clear understanding of, and alignment to, our values: Professionalism, Teamwork, Caring and Innovation. About us Benefits we offer: Full training and a range of courses which you can book locally. Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time). Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme. Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS. Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team. NHS Discounts in over 200 stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more. Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest). Corporate Induction It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our Corporate Induction in person, this is held over one and half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed. Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary £135,000 to £144,500 a year VSM Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 195-25-193-TAM Job locations Northern House Bicester OX26 6HR Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role. GatenbySanderson are supporting us with this recruitment process, please contact them if you are interested in the role. https://leadscas.com/Applications should not be submitted via NHS Jobs or TRAC. For a confidential discussion please contact: Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant E:julia.stclaregatenbysanderson.com T: 44 (0) 7807 631 564 Melanie Shearer, Partner E:melanie.shearergatenbysanderson.com T: 44 (0) 7785 616 548 Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 Any questions in relation to the salary should be discussed directly with GatenbySanderson. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role. GatenbySanderson are supporting us with this recruitment process, please contact them if you are interested in the role. https://leadscas.com/Applications should not be submitted via NHS Jobs or TRAC. For a confidential discussion please contact: Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant E:julia.stclaregatenbysanderson.com T: 44 (0) 7807 631 564 Melanie Shearer, Partner E:melanie.shearergatenbysanderson.com T: 44 (0) 7785 616 548 Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025 Any questions in relation to the salary should be discussed directly with GatenbySanderson. Person Specification Please see attached: Essential For a detailed list of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Please see attached: Essential For a detailed list of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the job description and person specification attached. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern House Bicester OX26 6HR Employer's website https://scasjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)