Associate Director of Finance (Financial Management)
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
Are you an experienced finance professional who would like to make a difference in a large NHS Mental Health Trust?
Do you have the ability to influence, and support board members and auditors with confidence?
We are seeking an Associate Director of Financial Management here at KMPT, read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services - which are underpinned by our Trust values.
Our current Hybrid working policy is 20% office based, 80% home. For this role, 1 day per week (Thursdays) will be worked at Magnitude House, Aylesford.
Main duties of the job
Associate Director of Financial Management Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Financial Management, Costing, and Income functions for the Trust
* Provide accurate, timely, and robust financial information to clinical and managerial colleagues
* Support the Trust's strategic objectives, ensuring the Trust meets its strategic financial targets
* Oversee production of Service Line Reporting on a quarterly basis
* Ensure business cases within the Trust receive sound financial support
* Oversee the Trust efficiency programme, developing schemes, reporting delivery, and working alongside operational staff to mitigate underperformance
* Maintain robust budgetary control systems
* Attend Board Sub-Committees
* Lead and co-ordinate the development of the Trust's financial plans including the Long-Term Financial Model, the financial elements of the Business Plan and the planning returns to NHS Improvement
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders, and work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues both internal and external to the Trust. The ability to interpret complex information and present its impact is key, as well as ensuring the team produce accurate and robust information. Management experience is essential, with the ability to lead a function successfully, ensuring individuals are motivated and are clear on personal and strategic objectives.
Candidates must be fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
NHS experience is not essential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align to our requirements.
Associate Director of Financial Management Benefits
* Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year, increasing with length of service (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.
* Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
* Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
* Realistic flexible working options.
* Lease car Scheme/Cycle to work scheme
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Structured appraisal and talent management process
Person Specification
Qualifications
* ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CIPFA
Knowledge
* Knowledge of key aspects of the Financial regime for the sector
Experience
* 5 years post qualification experience at a senior level in finance, Experience of staff management and development, Experience of presenting and explaining complex financial information to managers and clinicians to ensure engagement and support
Skills
* Ability to present complex financial information in a logical and clear format both numerically and in writing, Ability to understand internal and external pressures and interpret the impact on Business Planning
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.
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust
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