Job Summary
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & IOW NHS System
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Manager to join our Financial Management team here at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This is a high profile post integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder is expected to work at a high level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with the Divisional Directors, Senior Management Team and where relevant, Clinicians, at all levels.
The Financial Management team is responsible for delivering accurate and easy to understand financial information and providing quality financial advice, working alongside the Divisions to make the best decisions for the Trust and patients. We're a friendly team and have flexible working practices to support people in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle for home and work life. We are keen to keep up with the latest technology developments and best industry practices.
The post holder will be responsible for various aspects of management accounting and financial planning for one of our Clinical divisions or Estates division, including leading a small team, undertaking the month end close down and reporting cycle, budgeting and forecasting and meeting with budget managers to review financial performance and provide financial advice and guidance.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide expert, specialist and in-depth business and financial management information and advice to a Clinical Division, Estates and Facilities Management or Corporate Services. Lead the reporting of income, expenditure and other KPI's in line with required timescales for the achievement of financial and operational plans.
Produce standard and ad hoc reports and analysis for presentation to Divisional management. Ensure reports are accurate, consistent and timely and highlight risks and opportunities.
Work with Service Managers and Budget Holders to establish and achieve annual budgets.
Support the development of financial KPI's for the services, using data analysis together with internal and external benchmarking to influence service improvement.
Manage the production of information for use by Divisional Management to aid both short and long-term decision making, incorporating best practice from the private sector, NHS Institute for Innovation & Improvement and NHS Improvement.
The post holder will need to be credible, articulate, and comfortable working with all levels up to and including members of the executive team at the Trust. They will need to provide expert support and advice within their area of responsibility and provide challenge when appropriate. The post holder will need to provide cross-cutting analysis, interpreting both financial and non-financial information effectively.
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* CCAB Qualified, with a reasonable period of post qualification experience
* Maintenance of Continuing Professional Development requirements
Desirable
* NHS post qualification experience
Experience
Essential
* Ability to travel to various Trust sites as required
* High level of systems and IT skills, including, Excel spreadsheets, Word and computerised accounting systems
* Excellent interpretation and communication skills, with an ability to convey complex financial information of a sensitive nature
* Excellent numeracy skills, coupled with excellent analytical, interpretative and option appraisal skills.
* Track record of problem solving and innovating.
* Ability to prioritise multiple work streams and ensure deadlines are met
* Ability to manage and motivate staff
* Strong commercial skills with the ability to influence and support service change
* Excellent influencing, negotiation and diplomacy skills
* Ability to represent finance directorate at a senior level
* Ability to maintain concentration where subject to frequent interruptions
* Track record of delivery of cost improvement programmes
* Strong people management skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS finance regime including strategic management and NHS commissioning and contracting
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
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