Job summary The post holder is responsible for supporting the delivery of all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning agenda within finance and the wider QVH Trust. The post holder will also provide management and day to day support in all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning, whilst maintaining a team ethic within the wider Finance and Procurement division. The post holder will provide portfolio management of Programmes and Projects being delivered by the Trust. The individual will also be key in the Trusts capital accounting, investment appraisals, cost improvement programme, financial modelling, and business case development. They will be key in the delivery of high quality strategic planning advice to the Trust executive and non-executive teams. Main duties of the job The key duties of the roles are: Provide strategic financial planning leadership to the Trust Support the development of the medium and long term financial plan Validate the benefits of major projects and support their implementation Work with project teams on the development of major business cases and the capital cases Responsible for coordinating and validating capital spend Work on the monitoring and reporting of the Trust efficiency programme. About us Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £105,385 to £121,271 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6711139-AC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 The post holder is responsible for supporting delivery of all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning agenda within finance and the wider QVH Trust and will provide management and day to day support in all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning, whilst maintaining a team ethic within the wider Finance and Procurement division. 1.2 They will provide support to the Chief Finance Officer, deputising for them when the need arrives, whilst providing leadership and demonstrating expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of complex financial and other information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the teams strategic financial and business performance. 1.3 Portfolio Management of Programmes and Projects being delivered by the Trust is a key aspect of this role. 1.4 Knowledge of capital accounting, investment appraisal, cost improvement, financial modelling, and business case development will be required to assist in the delivery of high quality strategic planning advice to the Trust executive and non-executive teams. 1.5 Additionally, the post holder will also ensure efficiency and effectiveness of strategic financial planning within the finance function and will be responsible for the integrity of processes and systems within it. 1.6 The post holder must have a recognised CCAB or equivalent qualification and have significant experience in senior roles within finance and be fully committed to continuous professional development. Job description Job responsibilities 1.1 The post holder is responsible for supporting delivery of all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning agenda within finance and the wider QVH Trust and will provide management and day to day support in all aspects of the Strategic Financial Planning, whilst maintaining a team ethic within the wider Finance and Procurement division. 1.2 They will provide support to the Chief Finance Officer, deputising for them when the need arrives, whilst providing leadership and demonstrating expert accounting and business knowledge, analytical support and clear presentation of complex financial and other information to clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the teams strategic financial and business performance. 1.3 Portfolio Management of Programmes and Projects being delivered by the Trust is a key aspect of this role. 1.4 Knowledge of capital accounting, investment appraisal, cost improvement, financial modelling, and business case development will be required to assist in the delivery of high quality strategic planning advice to the Trust executive and non-executive teams. 1.5 Additionally, the post holder will also ensure efficiency and effectiveness of strategic financial planning within the finance function and will be responsible for the integrity of processes and systems within it. 1.6 The post holder must have a recognised CCAB or equivalent qualification and have significant experience in senior roles within finance and be fully committed to continuous professional development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters level or equivalent experience and training Experience Essential Substantial experience in financial management in a senior role Prior experience of running Portfolio Management Offices, delivering Programmes and Projects in a transformational or turnaround setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Finance and policies, specifically related to financial/business planning Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters level or equivalent experience and training Experience Essential Substantial experience in financial management in a senior role Prior experience of running Portfolio Management Offices, delivering Programmes and Projects in a transformational or turnaround setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Finance and policies, specifically related to financial/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. 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)