Job summary This is a senior management level post with a complex and wide-ranging set of responsibilities, encompassing the oversight of all delivery and management activities of, Finance, Procurement & Commercial Services. The Finance & Commercial Director will ensure that all financial matters of the company are met. The post will lead the finance and procurement teams. The Finance & Commercial Director will ensure the commercial strategy of the company is delivered. As a director of the Company Board, the post holder will hold corporate responsibility with other Board members for the strategic direction, corporate policy making and development and delivery of the company objectives. Main duties of the job To be a Director of the Company Board. To support the Managing Director and manage the company in line with delegated powers granted by the company board and in accordance with its values and objectives, ensuring all activities are directed towards achievement of these powers. To support the leadership of the development of a business and service "culture" to ensure that customer performance levels are delivered, improved and developed. To monitor, evaluate and drive organisational performance. Share responsibility for the delivery of the subsidiary company's performance and information to timescales and standards set by the Managing Director and Board. Responsibility for the full operational remit of the financial management and procurement services of Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Limited. This will include staff management of the Finance team and Head of Procurement, ensuring delivery of annual financial targets and management reports, ensuring delivery of a responsive procurement service and development of bids and business cases. To review and implement the Commercial Strategy. To be responsible for commercial opportunities across all areas of operational delivery. This is to include the mobilisation and stabilisation of new business services / ventures. About us At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Medical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following: Fully managed estate and building maintenance Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination Procurement advice, guidance and governance Capital project management Transport Grounds maintenance. Portering Catering Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning) All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £105,000 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 372-CHS1545 Job locations Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street HUDDERSFIELD HD3 3EA Job description Job responsibilities Finance M anage all financial and statutory reporting for the business, including to understand, assess and manage strategic, reputational, operational & financial risk. Management of key external relationships with consultants, auditors, banks, suppliers, Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust etc. Negotiating the Contract Value with the Trust and ensuring that an effective process is in place to enable negotiation in respect of any future proposed contract variations. Preparation of the Annual Statutory Accounts, including the incorporation of Corporation Tax and VAT liabilities, in a timely manner and submission to Companys House, to include liaison with HMRC and auditors as appropriate. Ensuring preparation of the annual budget to the parent company timescales and approval of the company board. Ensure monthly financial reports for the Board are produced as required and in line with parent company reporting timetables. Effectively manage the companys budget ensuring value for money. This will include ensuring accurate monthly budget statements are produced by the finance team, issued to departments and monthly discussions with the managers. Ensure delivery of Cost Improvement Programme for the Company whilst continuing to deliver efficient services. Management of capital expenditure and reporting. To maintain systems of control and limits of delegation and provide the Board with assurance of their effectiveness. This includes the Standing Orders, Scheme of Delegation & Standing Financial Instructions in conjunction with the Company Secretary. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure sustainable income streams. Ensure funding for specific projects is fully and appropriately utilized to deliver agreed outcomes. To ensure that financial and procurement targets and reporting requirements are met along with compliance with the standards set by external and regulatory organisations. To adhere to all legal requirements in relation to the business and financial assets, people, IT and intellectual property. Procurement To line manage the Head of Procurement Service, ensuring an efficient service is provided. Commercial To develop and implement systems to ensure that services provided by the company are high quality, professional, responsive, generate an appropriate rate of return and meet the needs of existing customers and emerging markets. To ensure that the governance of the business is being adhered to and is in line with our contract expectations. Research, develop, attract and win new business opportunities, working closely where appropriate with the appropriate head of service and senior team. Maintain and develop relationships with current clients and build relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs. Considering best practice, available guidance and existing restraints, bring senior staff together to make decisions based on the needs of patients, staff, visitors and customers and in the best interest of the business. Appoint sub-workstream project teams in consultation with SMT ensuring associated projects are delivering and reporting into the agreed governance forum. Devise project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, working with the SMT to identify risks, issues, and co-dependencies in relation to reconfiguration plans and/or commercial projects Monitor progress of projects to ensure they are on track and meeting milestones. Manage all project deliverables, including resources, budget allocation and timetables. Ensure learning from project implementation is captured and shared across appropriate boundaries. Ensure a continuous improvement culture is developed and propose improvement strategies to enhance value and patient experience. Examine market developments and existing contract expiry to ensure CHS achieves best value for money from its contractual arrangements. To maximise the companys business opportunities for the delivery of estates and facilities services to NHS, public and private sector organisations. To manage the on boarding of any new services and direct reports to ensure quality, compliance and financial targets are met. Awareness of wider markets and commercial opportunities e.g., Care Homes, Health Centres, GP and Dental Surgeries to generate income and highlight any opportunities or threats. Liaise with NHS Partners where opportunities for collaborative working have been identified. Job description Job responsibilities Finance M anage all financial and statutory reporting for the business, including to understand, assess and manage strategic, reputational, operational & financial risk. Management of key external relationships with consultants, auditors, banks, suppliers, Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust etc. Negotiating the Contract Value with the Trust and ensuring that an effective process is in place to enable negotiation in respect of any future proposed contract variations. Preparation of the Annual Statutory Accounts, including the incorporation of Corporation Tax and VAT liabilities, in a timely manner and submission to Companys House, to include liaison with HMRC and auditors as appropriate. Ensuring preparation of the annual budget to the parent company timescales and approval of the company board. Ensure monthly financial reports for the Board are produced as required and in line with parent company reporting timetables. Effectively manage the companys budget ensuring value for money. This will include ensuring accurate monthly budget statements are produced by the finance team, issued to departments and monthly discussions with the managers. Ensure delivery of Cost Improvement Programme for the Company whilst continuing to deliver efficient services. Management of capital expenditure and reporting. To maintain systems of control and limits of delegation and provide the Board with assurance of their effectiveness. This includes the Standing Orders, Scheme of Delegation & Standing Financial Instructions in conjunction with the Company Secretary. Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure sustainable income streams. Ensure funding for specific projects is fully and appropriately utilized to deliver agreed outcomes. To ensure that financial and procurement targets and reporting requirements are met along with compliance with the standards set by external and regulatory organisations. To adhere to all legal requirements in relation to the business and financial assets, people, IT and intellectual property. Procurement To line manage the Head of Procurement Service, ensuring an efficient service is provided. Commercial To develop and implement systems to ensure that services provided by the company are high quality, professional, responsive, generate an appropriate rate of return and meet the needs of existing customers and emerging markets. To ensure that the governance of the business is being adhered to and is in line with our contract expectations. Research, develop, attract and win new business opportunities, working closely where appropriate with the appropriate head of service and senior team. Maintain and develop relationships with current clients and build relationships with new clients, gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these needs. Considering best practice, available guidance and existing restraints, bring senior staff together to make decisions based on the needs of patients, staff, visitors and customers and in the best interest of the business. Appoint sub-workstream project teams in consultation with SMT ensuring associated projects are delivering and reporting into the agreed governance forum. Devise project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, working with the SMT to identify risks, issues, and co-dependencies in relation to reconfiguration plans and/or commercial projects Monitor progress of projects to ensure they are on track and meeting milestones. Manage all project deliverables, including resources, budget allocation and timetables. Ensure learning from project implementation is captured and shared across appropriate boundaries. Ensure a continuous improvement culture is developed and propose improvement strategies to enhance value and patient experience. Examine market developments and existing contract expiry to ensure CHS achieves best value for money from its contractual arrangements. To maximise the companys business opportunities for the delivery of estates and facilities services to NHS, public and private sector organisations. To manage the on boarding of any new services and direct reports to ensure quality, compliance and financial targets are met. Awareness of wider markets and commercial opportunities e.g., Care Homes, Health Centres, GP and Dental Surgeries to generate income and highlight any opportunities or threats. Liaise with NHS Partners where opportunities for collaborative working have been identified. Person Specification Essential CCAB qualified accountant Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level, or able to demonstrate depth and breadth of equivalent managerial/project management knowledge and experience in a complex organization Evidence of Continual Professional Development Significant experience at senior finance level within the NHS or equivalent setting. Proven experience of working and contributing at Board Level Significant management and professional experience. Experience of strategic financial planning and development. Experience of delivering challenging financial plans including cost reduction programmes. Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations. Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations. Experience of contributing to strategy development. Senior Project Management experience Capacity to think strategically and analyse and solve complex problems. Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a proven track record in professionalism when communicating with people with strong opposing views. Able to build credibility quickly and to work with all grades of staff within the Company and the Trust Experience of delivering coaching / training to managers, presentation delivery. Experience of leading the management of change in a structured way using recognized methodology Demonstrable evidence of continuous development. Excellent ability to communicate effectively in writing and face-to-face. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development Experienced Project Leader Proven excellent organisational and managerial skills, ability to prioritise and organise own and departmental workloads Proven ability to produce detailed reports and Business Cases to Board level Experienced at working under pressure and delivering to challenging deadlines Multi-tasking skills Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams Ability to manage own time Able to exercise independent judgement Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health. Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Desirable Ability to produce detailed contractual documentation and service specifications in relation to the NHS and commercial environment. Person Specification Essential CCAB qualified accountant Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level, or able to demonstrate depth and breadth of equivalent managerial/project management knowledge and experience in a complex organization Evidence of Continual Professional Development Significant experience at senior finance level within the NHS or equivalent setting. Proven experience of working and contributing at Board Level Significant management and professional experience. Experience of strategic financial planning and development. Experience of delivering challenging financial plans including cost reduction programmes. Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations. Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations. Experience of contributing to strategy development. Senior Project Management experience Capacity to think strategically and analyse and solve complex problems. Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a proven track record in professionalism when communicating with people with strong opposing views. Able to build credibility quickly and to work with all grades of staff within the Company and the Trust Experience of delivering coaching / training to managers, presentation delivery. Experience of leading the management of change in a structured way using recognized methodology Demonstrable evidence of continuous development. Excellent ability to communicate effectively in writing and face-to-face. Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development Experienced Project Leader Proven excellent organisational and managerial skills, ability to prioritise and organise own and departmental workloads Proven ability to produce detailed reports and Business Cases to Board level Experienced at working under pressure and delivering to challenging deadlines Multi-tasking skills Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams Ability to manage own time Able to exercise independent judgement Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health. Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Desirable Ability to produce detailed contractual documentation and service specifications in relation to the NHS and commercial environment. 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 Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street HUDDERSFIELD HD3 3EA Employer's website https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)