Job summary
The role of the Deputy Head of Financial Management is a seniorfinance manager with financial expertise, ideally related to internaland external Trust wide financial reporting, financial controls andaccounting infrastructure.
The Deputy Head of Financial Management will have a strong trackrecord of delivery, and be able to manage multiple processes,projects and drive change. The post holder will be able to lead andmotivate teams effectively, including those outside of theirmanagement chain, as well as building strong relationships with arange of stakeholders and partners.
Main duties of the job
The main foci of the Deputy Head of Financial Management are:
External Trust wide financial reporting to NHSE - understandingand explaining the drivers of financial performance in a complexfinancial environment to a range of senior stakeholdersInternal financial reporting and analysis - leading, developingand owning the presentation of detailed internal managementinformation which identifies issues and drives behaviour changeManagement of the general ledger - responsible for themanagement of all Income and Expenditure aspects of theGeneral Ledger (GL), including the development andimplementation of GL policy and procedures ensuring these areconsistent with external reporting requirements
The purpose of this role is to provide specialised financial control and focused financial analysis and support to the Chief FinancialOfficer and other senior staff. The post holder will be in a keystrategic position to enable CUH to respond appropriately to adynamic and complex financial environment. To this end, the postholder must show high levels of financial expertise, and excellentinfluencing and negotiation skills.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 19th August 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 6th August 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 19th August 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant. Post holder must comply with all the professional ethics of the Accounting body to which they are registered.
- Educated to Degree standard
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant proven experience of financial Management and Performance within a large organisation with a track record of delivery
- Experience of working with financial management systems.
- Relevant broad range of financial experience in a number of roles gained in complex organisations
- Foundation Trust knowledge and experience
- Financial accounting experience
- Experience of working to tight deadlines in a performance-driven environment.
Desirable
- Specialist acute training sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and up to date understanding of the Local and National key financial policies: Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Budgetary Control Policy, Establishment control policies, the wider NHS financial regime, Payment by Results.
- Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, as well as in depth knowledge of the financial and accounting procedures required by NHS Improvement
- Understanding of the different accounting treatments required for the NHS by legislation or Department of Health policies
- Provides advice, guidance and training to Finance and Information Department staff as well as non - Financial managers
- Full working knowledge of General Ledger system and associated software
- High level of computer literacy
Skills
Essential
- The post -holder must have the ability to understand the challenges of a changing service in context of the organisational dynamics of the Trust
- Highly developed analytical and interpretative skills to enable an extensive understanding of financial, information and performance management needs of a large and complex organisation they will be able to produce and present financial and non -financial information to employees across the organisation
- Demonstrate the highest standards of interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills. Work autonomously and under pressure to meet strict reporting deadlines and where required work as part of a results orientated team
- Possess professional leadership and management skills and be able to successfully motivate and develop their supporting staff. They will be expected to provide appropriate guidance and advice on technical issues to their team
- Commands credibility and respect from operational managers and colleagues
- Able to work under pressure and to plan and prioritise workload effectively
- Professional and reputation for integrity
- Flexible and supportive work colleague
- Presents complex financial plans including information to all levels across the Trust
- Manages and makes judgements on highly complex financial problems Standard key board skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant. Post holder must comply with all the professional ethics of the Accounting body to which they are registered.
- Educated to Degree standard
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant proven experience of financial Management and Performance within a large organisation with a track record of delivery
- Experience of working with financial management systems.
- Relevant broad range of financial experience in a number of roles gained in complex organisations
- Foundation Trust knowledge and experience
- Financial accounting experience
- Experience of working to tight deadlines in a performance-driven environment.
Desirable
- Specialist acute training sector
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed and up to date understanding of the Local and National key financial policies: Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Budgetary Control Policy, Establishment control policies, the wider NHS financial regime, Payment by Results.
- Knowledge of financial accounting procedures, as well as in depth knowledge of the financial and accounting procedures required by NHS Improvement
- Understanding of the different accounting treatments required for the NHS by legislation or Department of Health policies
- Provides advice, guidance and training to Finance and Information Department staff as well as non - Financial managers
- Full working knowledge of General Ledger system and associated software
- High level of computer literacy
Skills
Essential
- The post -holder must have the ability to understand the challenges of a changing service in context of the organisational dynamics of the Trust
- Highly developed analytical and interpretative skills to enable an extensive understanding of financial, information and performance management needs of a large and complex organisation they will be able to produce and present financial and non -financial information to employees across the organisation
- Demonstrate the highest standards of interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisational skills. Work autonomously and under pressure to meet strict reporting deadlines and where required work as part of a results orientated team
- Possess professional leadership and management skills and be able to successfully motivate and develop their supporting staff. They will be expected to provide appropriate guidance and advice on technical issues to their team
- Commands credibility and respect from operational managers and colleagues
- Able to work under pressure and to plan and prioritise workload effectively
- Professional and reputation for integrity
- Flexible and supportive work colleague
- Presents complex financial plans including information to all levels across the Trust
- Manages and makes judgements on highly complex financial problems Standard key board skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)