Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has excellent organisational
and relationship management skills. This is a great opportunity for a proactive
individual to take the next step in their career, joining an exciting forward-thinking
team. The post holder will have a leadership role within the contracting team and
will be responsible for managing a number of high value, high profile
contracts.
The post holder will be required to work closely with a
range of internal and external stakeholder using their knowledge and expertise to
deliver a professional and highly responsive service. The successful candidate
will be a qualified accountant with experience of operating at a senior level
within a similar environment.
As a department we are committed to both supporting and
developing our teams and have recently been successful in achieving Level 2 Future
Focussed Finance Accreditation from One NHS Finance. The accreditation process
is helping us deliver a key strategic goal of looking after our people. The
post holder will support our ambition to make our Department the highest
performing within the region if not the full country.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have key leadership role within the
contracting section of the finance department. Working closely with Associate
Directors of Finance they will collectively manage all key contractual
relationships for the Trust.
The post holder will have lead responsibility over the
management of our contracts with our subsidiary companies which include
facilities management, procurement and
pharmacy services. With support from the wider contracting team agreements with
other nhs and independent sector provider will also be supported to enable
positive outcomes.
Ensuring best value and efficient use of resources is a key
deliverable as such identifying new and novel ways of delivering on outcome
will be a key output.
As a department we committed to continuous improvement and
individual and team development. As a senior member of the finance team the
post holder will contribute towards these objectives.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Responsible for the management of outsourced
contracts between the Trusts and the subsidiary companies
Managing the Service Level Agreements between
the Trusts and the subsidiary companies
Managing contractual relationship between STSFT
and other NHS & IS providers.
A lead role in the management of Trust property
portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Responsible for the management of outsourced
contracts between the Trusts and the subsidiary companies
Managing the Service Level Agreements between
the Trusts and the subsidiary companies
Managing contractual relationship between STSFT
and other NHS & IS providers.
A lead role in the management of Trust property
portfolio.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA qualified).
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Able to co-ordinate and manage a team of specialists/experts in order to achieve strategic objectives.
- Significant experience in finance post qualification and at a senior level.
- Extensive experience in use of computerised ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials.
- Experience of spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Inspire confidence and develop highly effective working relationships with a range of stakeholder inside and outside of finance team.
- Ability to constructively challenge information and assumptions.
- Ability to present highly complex financial and non-financial information, including the delivery of formal presentations and leading financial /contractual discussions at meetings.
- Knowledge of accounting concepts, conventions, policies and procedures and the requirements of the NHS financial regime and the legislative framework within which it operates.
- Experience of supervising and leading staff, with knowledge including the techniques, required to lead, develop and maximise performance of staff.
- Strong commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex and contentious cost improvements.
- Awareness and understanding of current NHS priorities and NHS legislation and development agendas.
- Leading successful programmes or work-streams and achieving change, working in partnership with others.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Mainly light physical effort standing/sitting/walking. Keyboard skills required.
- May be required to travel for meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA qualified).
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification to Masters level or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Able to co-ordinate and manage a team of specialists/experts in order to achieve strategic objectives.
- Significant experience in finance post qualification and at a senior level.
- Extensive experience in use of computerised ledger systems, preferably Oracle Financials.
- Experience of spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Inspire confidence and develop highly effective working relationships with a range of stakeholder inside and outside of finance team.
- Ability to constructively challenge information and assumptions.
- Ability to present highly complex financial and non-financial information, including the delivery of formal presentations and leading financial /contractual discussions at meetings.
- Knowledge of accounting concepts, conventions, policies and procedures and the requirements of the NHS financial regime and the legislative framework within which it operates.
- Experience of supervising and leading staff, with knowledge including the techniques, required to lead, develop and maximise performance of staff.
- Strong commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly and to treating others with dignity and respect and leading others to do the same.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex and contentious cost improvements.
- Awareness and understanding of current NHS priorities and NHS legislation and development agendas.
- Leading successful programmes or work-streams and achieving change, working in partnership with others.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Mainly light physical effort standing/sitting/walking. Keyboard skills required.
- May be required to travel for meetings.
Additional information
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).
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