About this role
Job summary
Director of Finance - Financial Management and PlanningAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic finance leader to join our organisation asDirector of Finance - Financial Management and Planning.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading the Trust's financial management, planning and performance functions, ensuring the organisation delivers its financial objectives while supporting the provision of high-quality patient care.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, business partnering and efficiency delivery. You will oversee the annual planning process, provide expert financial advice to the Board and senior management teams, lead complex financial analyses and negotiations, and support major service developments and transformational programmes.
If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***
Main duties of the job
Financial Planning and Performance
Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's annual financial planning process and long-term financial plans. Prepare and coordinate the Trust's annual financial plan, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Oversee the production of high-quality monthly financial reports, forecasts and performance analyses for the Board, Executive Team and relevant committees. Financial Leadership and Business Partnering
Provide expert financial advice and support to the Board, Executive Directors, senior managers and budget holders. Develop and maintain strong business partnering arrangements across all services and directorates. Strategic Financial Advice
Lead the financial assessment of major service developments, transformation programmes and investment proposals. Develop detailed option appraisals and business cases, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care
Job description Job responsibilities
TheDirector of Finance Financial Management and Planning is a senior leadership role reporting directly to theChief Financial Officer (CFO). The post holder is responsible for leading the Trust's financial planning, financial management, performance reporting and efficiency agenda, ensuring the organisation has robust financial strategies, governance arrangements and decision-making processes in place to support the delivery of its strategic objectives.
The post holder will provide strategic leadership to the Financial Management and Planning Team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused finance service to the Board, Executive Directors, senior managers, budget holders and external stakeholders. The role requires the ability to balance strategic leadership with effective operational management, managing multiple complex priorities while maintaining high standards of financial control and performance.
Main Responsibilities Financial Planning and Performance
Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's annual financial planning process and long-term financial plans. Prepare and coordinate the Trust's annual financial plan, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Oversee the production of high-quality monthly financial reports, forecasts and performance analyses for the Board, Executive Team and relevant committees. Monitor the Trust's financial position, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions to support financial sustainability. Support the delivery of the Trust's efficiency and value-for-money programmes. Financial Leadership and Business Partnering
Provide expert financial advice and support to the Board, Executive Directors, senior managers and budget holders. Develop and maintain strong business partnering arrangements across all services and directorates. Ensure the provision of a high-quality financial management service that supports effective operational and strategic decision-making. Present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences in a clear, engaging and accessible manner. Strategic Financial Advice
Lead the financial assessment of major service developments, transformation programmes and investment proposals. Develop detailed option appraisals and business cases, providing robust analysis and recommendations to support decision-making. Produce clear and concise financial analyses of strategic and operational issues for the Board and senior leadership teams. Analyse and interpret complex financial and business information to support organisational priorities. Income, Contracting and Financial Control
Lead complex financial negotiations with commissioners and other external organisations on behalf of the Trust. Ensure all income due to the Trust is accurately identified, recorded and recovered. Ensure all expenditure is appropriately managed, controlled and accounted for in accordance with financial regulations and accounting standards. Maintain robust financial governance, control and assurance arrangements across the organisation. Costing, Service Line Reporting and Financial Development
Provide strategic leadership for the ongoing development of Patient Level Information and Costing Systems (PLICS), service line reporting and pricing methodologies. Lead the financial development and implementation of new funding and payment mechanisms, including those relating to mental health and community services. Promote the use of financial intelligence and costing information to support productivity, efficiency and service improvement initiatives. Leadership and People Management
Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of Senior Finance Managers and finance professionals. Ensure effective workforce planning, recruitment, development and succession planning within the team. Undertake performance management, appraisal and personal development reviews in accordance with Trust policies. Allocate and prioritise workload across the team to ensure delivery of departmental and organisational objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional excellence. Policy, Governance and Compliance
Analyse and interpret national NHS policies, guidance and regulatory requirements and advise on their financial implications. Lead the development, review and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the Trust. Ensure financial processes and controls support the achievement of the Trust's strategic objectives and statutory duties. Work collaboratively with operational and corporate teams to implement and embed financial policies and best practice. Corporate Responsibilities
Deputise for theChief Financial Officer as required. Represent the Finance Directorate at internal and external meetings and forums. Deliver financial and business management training to managers and staff across the Trust. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the seniority and responsibilities of the role as requested by theChief Financial Officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
CCAB
Desirable
Evidence of continued professional development with a particular emphasis on healthcare commissioning or performance management
Staff Management Essential
5 Direct reports and 30 Indirect
Desirable
Inspires staff through clarity of objectives, hard work and interest in their careers and personal development
Experience Essential
At least 5 years in Senior Management
Desirable
Solid experience of managing a programme of project work, including major organisational and/or service change
Knowledge/Skills Essential
Outstanding communication skills - verbal, written and via the use of high level presentation tools
Desirable
Strong but subtle negotiator
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford
DA2 7WG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)