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Head of Financial Management

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You should be a motivated finance professional with leadership skills, capable of delivering financial analysis and supporting clinical collaboration in a dynamic NHS environment.
  • You will lead a financial management service, provide expertise in income and expenditure, conduct financial analysis, guide decision-making, and drive improvement projects across the Trust.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Head of Financial Management.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to progress their career in the NHS.
  • You will be supporting the Finance Business Partner for the Specialist Services Care Group.
  • You will have an opportunity to collaborate closely with clinical colleagues.
  • You will provide financial expertise to the Trust and clinicians, managers and executives, in both contract income and expenditure.
  • You will be a key part of Trustwide planning.
  • You will lead on improvement projects within Financial Management.
  • You will manage, organise and provide leadership to a large and complex financial management service.
  • You will deliver financial and non financial analysis, including performance data.
  • The role will also involve line managing a Management Accountant and helping to drive their learning and development.
  • We encourage flexible and hybrid working, with 2 days per week in the office, primarily at Stoke Mandeville Hospital site in Aylesbury.
  • We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community.
  • We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
  • Please contact Katherine Archer for an informal chat ahead of application.

Responsibilities

  • This role will manage, organise and provide leadership to a large and complex financial management service.
  • You will provide financial expertise to the Trust and clinicians, managers and executives, in both contract income and expenditure.
  • The post will deliver financial and non financial analysis, including performance data.
  • You will be a key part of Trustwide planning and throughout the year will participate in effective decision making that leads to the Trust delivering financial targets.
  • You will lead on improvement projects within Financial Management and be a key part of transformation and cost improvement programmes across the Trust.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, with 2 days per week in the office.

What location will I be primarily working at?

You will primarily be working at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital site in Aylesbury.

Is this position suitable for someone looking to progress their career in the NHS?

Yes, this position is an excellent opportunity for motivated finance professionals looking to advance their careers in the NHS.

What is the focus of this position?

The focus of this position is on providing financial expertise, delivering financial reporting, and supporting the Finance Business Partner for the Specialist Services Care Group.

Will I be managing a team?

Yes, you will be responsible for line managing a Management Accountant and helping drive their learning and development.

What kind of projects will I be involved in?

You will lead improvement projects within Financial Management and be a key part of transformation and cost improvement programmes across the Trust.

What type of analysis will this role require?

This role requires delivering financial and non-financial analysis, including performance data.

What benefits does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?

The Trust offers generous annual leave entitlement, a pension scheme, access to NHS discount schemes, and a range of health and wellbeing services.

How does the Trust approach diversity and inclusion?

The Trust is committed to increasing diversity at all levels and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced candidates.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

You can contact Katherine Archer, Deputy Chief Finance Officer-Financial Management, at katherine.archer@nhs.net or by phone at 07795803770 for further details or an informal chat.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offers a comprehensive range of services including acute, community, and outpatient care across Buckinghamshire. Their ultimate mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that promotes well-being and improves health outcomes for their local population. The Trust aims to ensure accessible, effective, and compassionate care, working to enhance the health and quality of life for all individuals in their community.