Your Responsibilities What youll do You will lead our Operational Finance team to inspire, develop and support our colleagues to live our UHS Values every day. You will contribute to the leadership and development of the department, supporting the innovative delivery of our vision and strategic objectives. You will maintain strong governance and financial controls, working with a variety of stakeholders, to deliver customer-focused financial support at pace to our UHS and subsidiary colleagues. You will oversee the Trusts year-end process and be responsible for delivering a robust set of financial accounts. What were looking for CCAB qualified, you will bring in-depth experience at a senior level of financial management. You will have delivered significant organisational and financial change, leading with drive, compassion, and motivation to live our UHS Values. You will have senior management experience, supporting and mentoring teams; with strong communication skills, you will be able to build effective and sustainable relationships across a range of stakeholders. You will have experience in financial accounting, including the production of financial accounts from an organisation of scale and complexity, aligned to national policy and guidelines. Additional information Should you have any queries, please contact Jane McCartney in the Senior Appointment Team at jane.mccartney@uhs.nhs.uk Key DatesClosing date - 27th November 2024Interviews will be held 29th November 2024 Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT. At University Hospital Southampton, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to delivering exceptional patient care. That's why we're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and champion an environment that celebrates everyone's unique talents and perspectives. We foster a strong sense of belonging, ensuring all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Impact goes beyond words. We actively strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, with recruitment practices free from bias and initiatives that promote inclusion at all levels.