University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Deputy Chief Finance Officer to provide leadership and support to the Chief Finance Officer and wider Finance team. Each year we are entrusted with over £850 million of public money and you will play a crucial role in ensuring we achieve the maximum possible value for our patients.
In conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for providing a fully comprehensive financial management service to the organisation to develop and implement the Trust's overall financial and commercial strategies.
You will support the CFO to develop and deliver the finance strategy, which supports delivery of the overall Trust strategy. This includes ensuring that resources are effectively deployed to provide the best possible care and value for money for our patients.
The role will provide leadership to the finance function including a focus on leadership and culture, talent and skills development, and recruitment and retention.
You will also have responsibility for reporting the financial position to Committees of the Trust Board, including being a standing member of the Finance and Performance Committee and deputising for the CFO at Trust Board, Council of Governor and other meetings as necessary.
Base Location: All Sites ie, Yeomans Way, Christchurch, Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 21st October 2024
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for providing a fully comprehensive financial management service to the organisation to develop and implement the Trust's overall financial and commercial strategies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional accountancy qualification (recognised by the CCAB)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Completion of a recognised leadership programme
Experience
* Substantial experience working in a senior financial management role
* Demonstrable track record of achievement in a large complex organisation
* Previous experience of driving change in a complex and fast moving environment
* Expert management of large and highly complex budget setting and reporting processes
* Significant experience of working with senior management, providing advice and holding to account
* Expert experience of managing budgets, developing business plans and producing business cases in a large complex organisation
* Experience managing a large finance department
* Preparation and delivery of efficiency plans and financial recovery plans
* Previous experience operating at a senior level within the NHS
* Experience of managing outsourced functions remotely
* Experience in negotiating complex commercial contracts with private sector partners
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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