About this role
Job summary
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We are seeking an experienced and strategicDirector of Operational Finance to provide senior financial leadership across the Trust and play a key role in shaping our financial performance and sustainability.
Working closely with the Director of Strategic Finance and Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of operational finance, deputise at executive, Board and system level as required, and act as a trusted advisor to clinical and corporate leaders. You will oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, contracting and cost improvement, ensuring high-quality financial insight supports decision-making at every level.
This is a highly visible and influential role, offering the opportunity to lead a skilled finance team, work collaboratively across the NHS system, and contribute directly to the delivery of safe, sustainable and high-quality patient services.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Director of Strategic Finance, the purpose of the role is to
Be responsible for day to day running of competent and busy Directorate across the entirety of its responsibilities. Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer in his/her absence as necessary within the Trust, including Board and Committee level, across the ICB, in the region or at National meetings Take a lead in supporting: The Finance, Infrastructure and Transformation Committe Trust Management Executive Recruit, manage and develop a team of staff who will provide a professional service to the Trust. This will involve managing professional and personal development needs. Provision of 'expert' financial leadership, guidance quality assurance and project management in support of the Trust wide planning and strategy. Lead the annual budget setting process, planning, organising and co-ordinating the work of the Finance Department and staff across all Directorates of the Trust. Ensure that appropriate financial advice and support is provided to budget holders across the Trust - encompassing the design and delivery of training, the production of guidance materials and the degree and level of support provided by finance staff. Provision of expert financial advice and scrutiny in support of the production of business cases. This will include advising the Chief Financial Officer and the Trust Board in respect of resource allocation and risk management.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
Strategic Responsibilities
Jointly Lead on the policy and framework for the production of the Trusts strategic financial plans to ensure there is a sustainable financial base for the Trust. Ensure the strategy is formulated, understood by all stakeholders and is delivered utilising all available resources efficiently and effectively. Responsibility for ensuring the strategy is developed, delivered to time, to quality standards and in cost effective manner, adjusting plans and resources as required. Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to enable the implementation of the financial strategy plans in the Trust. Ensure that the planning processes and models are robust and that an appropriate structure exists for the participation of relevant managers and staff in the process. Develop and deliver guidance materials and training sessions for non finance staff so as to underpin the Trusts financial strategy. Assess and implement the impact on NHS policy changes on the delivery of the strategic financial and contracting plans. Develop financial plans from complex data that will not be complete and require interpretation and high level of analytical skills to translate into meaningful information. Lead the financial aspects of the NHS Long Term Plan for the ICS, including the production and population of the Trusts Long Term Financial Model (LTFM). Forge positive internal and external working relationships, in order to support effective management approaches to achieve trust objectives. Provide financial leadership to the implementation of major change and transformation programmes to achieve desired benefits. The strategic financial implications of service transfers or redesigns and to manage the process of any funding transfers. This will involve the development of complex financial models to facilitate the manipulation of timely financial information to assist in the planning of service developments. Lead negotiations with external bodies, both NHS and non NHS, the strategic financial implications of service transfers or redesigns and to manage the process of funding transfers. Lead specific long-term plans and projects to improve the quality and efficiency of services in line with Commissioners strategic intentions and Trust requirements. Develop and implement a strategic approach to the annual contracting round across the Trust. Ensure internal and external financial reporting is of a high standard with accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBA or masters level degree or equivalent based on several years senior financial management experience in a healthcare environment CCAB/ CIMA Qualified Evidence of continued professional development with a particular emphasis on healthcare commissioning or performance management
Experience Essential
Substantial experience at a senior level in managing a range of corporate services or disciplines within Acute Healthcare Significant staff and budgetary management Experience and expert knowledge of NHS contracting and commissioning systems in and NHS acute provider organisation Extensive experience of collecting complex data from a number of sources, forming opinions, identifying options, making recommendations and presenting to diverse audiences Solid experience of managing a programme of project work, including major organisational and/or service change Experience of representing and negotiating on behalf of a Trust
Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of the NHS Commissioning regime, including PbR Knowledge of clinical data systems Sufficient knowledge of medical procedures as to be credible when dealing with clinicians Able to analyse highly complex issues involving material drawn from various sources, sometimes conflicting Outstanding communication skills - verbal, written and via the use of high level presentation tools Adept at handling politically sensitive situations Able to translate departmental objectives into coherent work plans and objectives for self and staff Ability and knowledge to specify, at a high level, process improvements for further development by others Ability to manage own workload and make informed decisions and judgements on the basis of experience and such facts as are available, working tight and often changing deadlines Time management skills
Personal Qualites Essential
Open and participative leadership style No problem with working under a lot of pressure Clear decision maker based on good consultation Excellent planner Inspires staff though clarity of objectives, hard work and interest in their careers and personal development Able to manage conflict in an open manner
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.
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)