Not an exhaustive list, full job responsibilities can be found within the job description. To provide strategic leadership for finance across the organisation in order to strengthen its contribution to the Trusts activities. To take overall responsibility for financial strategy and all aspects of financial management of the Trust, being the principal financial advisor to the Trust Board, Chief Executive and Trust Management Board, ensuring the provision of financial performance statements and reports as required. To provide comprehensive financial services in line with statutory and regulatory purposes. To demonstrate an influential executive role and accountability for the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategy of the Trust. To influence and work collaboratively as part of a wider system to create opportunities to make sustainable long-term improvements to population health with key partners. Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement. Provide high-level commercial advice and to raise awareness of, and engage in dialogue over, commercial opportunities that support delivery of strategic and tactical business objectives. Create a sustainable pipeline of commercial developments and ensure financial plans are regularly updated with the latest commercial income forecasts. To appraise current and forecast outcomes of operational strategies and report on financial performance to the board and stakeholders and regulators as appropriate. To identify surplus assets and develop divestment programmes as appropriate. To apply rigorous generally accepted commercial disciplines and techniques in assessing viability of investment proposals. To maintain relationships with providers of finance. Ensure that the Trusts financing profile is cost effective and long- and short-term requirements are properly matched. To create and promote a culture of inclusive, professional leadership. You will be visible as a collaborative financial leader and role model. To ensure that budgets are established within approved service agreements and maintain a budgetary control system to meet all necessary requirements. To be the Trusts nominated executive lead for counter fraud To ensure strong professional leadership of the finance and commercialisation function.