Job summary We are currently looking to recruit an exceptional, professional and highly motivated Head of Management Accounts. Reporting to the Head of Financial Management, the post holder will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to a strict timetable and be responsible for identifying and reporting drivers of the financial position including accurate monthly forecasting. In your role as Head of Management Accounts you will be responsible for the promotion and installation of proactive management accounting techniques and deliverables of the department. You will proactively lead the monthly production, presentation and reporting of the Trusts financial position to strict timetable, identifying and reporting drivers of the position including accurate monthly forecasting, including identification of risks, opportunities and mitigations highlighted. You will also play a key lead role in the development of the Trust's business planning and operational plan for current and future financial strategy. This will involve working closely with other members of the senior finance team to produce a detailed Trust plan with effective supporting information to stand up to external scrutiny and challenge. This role is a core member of the Senior Management Team and plays an integral part in providing senior leadership within the Trust. The post holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Management as necessary. Main duties of the job To succeed in the role at DCH, you will: o Be a qualified Accountant with substantial financial management experience in a medium to large and complex organisation. o Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service. o Have excellent understanding of management accounting, budget setting, financial reporting, planning and forecasting as well as being adept at managing both your own and your team's priorities. o Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy. About us Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset. With a turnover of £290 million and a workforce of over 3,000 staff we provide an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000. DCH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services and our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. To achieve this, we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including: Band 8b salary package starting at £62,215 - £72,293 27 - 33 days holiday (excl bank holidays based on length of NHS service) Hybrid and flexible working available Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits NHS Experience is certainly not a prerequisite for this role and we would welcome applications from all sectors. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles as diversity strengthens our teams. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-25-FM153HOMA Job locations Vespasian House Dorchester DT1 1TG Job description Job responsibilities Please be advised we will not be accepting direct applications - For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law on 07554 443 877 and to apply please send a CV to nicolashawmorgan-law.com Job description Job responsibilities Please be advised we will not be accepting direct applications - For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law on 07554 443 877 and to apply please send a CV to nicolashawmorgan-law.com Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy, or Finalist with demonstrable relevant experience (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) Evidence of having kept technically up to date and actively engaging and promoting training opportunities for self and others Active participation in additional relevant specialist training courses and demonstrating shared/cascaded learning Experience Essential Significant, recent post qualification experience in a senior finance position, or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role Significant experience of leading, managing and developing staff including driving a positive culture and learning environment In depth and applied knowledge of financial and accounting procedures across finance disciplines Experience of budgetary control, financial planning and forecasting in the NHS or an equivalent large and complex organization, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the business Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Excellent analytical skills Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing Ability to present and explain complex financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers Ability to drive and engage team cohesion, support cohesive working relationships and ensure excellent team outputs Ability to make use of systems (e.g. Excel, Access, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems Record of delivering fully complete outputs to tight deadlines, including full understanding of Trust-wide position with risks and mitigations identified Record of actively initiating and improving process improvement and streamlined reporting in previous roles Record of influencing staff, colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes Record of analysing areas of work to identify and implement improvements Record of successfully training and coaching staff Team player demonstrating close working relationships with colleagues and complies with policies set by senior management Flexible, resilient with active engagement and outward facing ambassador for the department Values Essential o Must demonstrate trust values of: Integrity - Being trustworthy and dependable Respect - Showing consideration to others Teamwork - Working together for our patients Excellence - Always striving to improve Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Professional qualification (CCAB) in accountancy, or Finalist with demonstrable relevant experience (CIMA, ACA, CIPFA, ACCA) Evidence of having kept technically up to date and actively engaging and promoting training opportunities for self and others Active participation in additional relevant specialist training courses and demonstrating shared/cascaded learning Experience Essential Significant, recent post qualification experience in a senior finance position, or demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role Significant experience of leading, managing and developing staff including driving a positive culture and learning environment In depth and applied knowledge of financial and accounting procedures across finance disciplines Experience of budgetary control, financial planning and forecasting in the NHS or an equivalent large and complex organization, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the business Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Excellent analytical skills Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing Ability to present and explain complex financial information in a manner that can easily be understood by non-finance managers Ability to drive and engage team cohesion, support cohesive working relationships and ensure excellent team outputs Ability to make use of systems (e.g. Excel, Access, Microsoft Word) to prepare and present accurate, clear information and to identify what can be produced from other financial systems Record of delivering fully complete outputs to tight deadlines, including full understanding of Trust-wide position with risks and mitigations identified Record of actively initiating and improving process improvement and streamlined reporting in previous roles Record of influencing staff, colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes Record of analysing areas of work to identify and implement improvements Record of successfully training and coaching staff Team player demonstrating close working relationships with colleagues and complies with policies set by senior management Flexible, resilient with active engagement and outward facing ambassador for the department Values Essential o Must demonstrate trust values of: Integrity - Being trustworthy and dependable Respect - Showing consideration to others Teamwork - Working together for our patients Excellence - Always striving to improve 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Vespasian House Dorchester DT1 1TG Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)