I am recruiting a CCAB qualified accountant with extensive experience leading and developing finance functions in the NHS for a 6 to 12 month fixed term contract. As Deputy Director of Finance & Procurement, you will be accountable to the Chief Finance Officer and take responsibility for leading and motivating the Finance and Procurement teams ensuring there is a culture of high performance, strong engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The duties of the role will include: Leading the annual business planning and budgeting cycle, producing the annual financial plan in line with the strategy. Developing and delivering the financial management strategies. Ensuring that there is a robust financial control environment, along with the provision of high quality operational finance services. Leading the strategic management and direction of internal audit and counter fraud arrangements for the organisation. Managing the delivery of the annual accounts and contributing analysis and insight that will be of value to the readers of our annual report. Leading the provision of procurement services, ensuring deliver of value for money through commercial arrangements, and compliance with delegated authorities and controls on third party expenditure. Driving improvement in the delivery of services and contributing to the implementation of policy and other changes affecting operations. This role requires and experienced qualified accountant with a number of years experience working at a senior level and leading and developing teams. You will also have a strong understanding of NHS operations and be able to lead change programmes. The role is being offered on a fixed term basis of 6 to 12 months and at Band 8D (circa £95,000 to £110,000). The post is based in London with hybrid working patterns