Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Key Responsibilities To be accountable for the development of true business partnering with their Directorates. To develop long-term positive relationships with the Directorate Management Teams and act as a local Finance Director for the Clinical Directorates. Lead the development of clinically and operationally owned, robust, financial forecasts for both revenue and capital for the Directorates. To consolidate the Trusts monthly financial position, ensuring that this is robust in terms of reporting and analysis, and is effectively communicated to the organisation. Promote value for money in the use of resources (e.g., workforce, buildings and medical technologies) acquired through public spending to maximise the benefits for patients, families and carers. Identify, implement and track efficiencies for the Directorates, supporting the achievement of Trust-wide savings programmes. With the other finance leaders, take responsibility for ensuring excellent financial governance, rigor and professional challenge on all aspects Trust business, planning, delivery and performance. Actively engage in and contribute to system and collaborative forums, particularly with respect to the financial performance. To ensure that there is an effective system of internal control over revenue and expenditure recognition and planning for the Directorates. Ensure that budget holders receive the appropriate financial training and support to enable them to manage their delegated budgets. Lead the provision of a comprehensive set of financial services to the Directorates. Attend and prepare financial information for Performance Review Executive Meetings, Directorate Management Meetings, and other Directorate meetings as required.