Job summary
Deputy Director of Finance
Band 9 (Subject to Job Evaluation)
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional and highly motivated Deputy Director of Finance - a high profile post and integral to the continued success of the organisation. In this post you will be expected to work at the highest level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with Trust Directors, Senior Management Teams and Clinicians and at a senior level with external bodies e.g. System Partners and Regulators.
The Deputy Director of Finance will work with the Executive Director of Finance and Strategy to successfully deliver the Trusts strategic and operational financial objectives, through effective management, development and delivery of internal financial policies and processes. This post manages the overall Finance department on a day to day basis and will deputise for the Executive Director of Finance and Strategy as appropriate.
For a candidate pack which contains the job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law on 07554 443 877 or to apply please send a CV and covering letter to nicolashaw@morgan-law.com
Main duties of the job
This role requires a strategic and politically astute individual who is highly knowledgeable on the changing financial landscape in the NHS and will be able to influence and lead within the Trust and the wider system. Working closely with Director of Finance and Strategy, the appointed individual will also play an integral role in turning our future vision at GWH into a reality and will also be a prominent financial voice in the system championing collaborative agreements and ways of working.
About us
The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major provider of hospital, community and primary care services to the people of Swindon, Wiltshire and surrounding counties. We are an ambitious and progressive Foundation Trust, with 1.2 million patient contacts every year and a c £400 million annual turnover. Safety, quality and the patient experience are central to every decision we make and everything we do. From November 2019, we began providing GP services, alongside hospital and community services in Swindon, creating a unique opportunity to provide care which feels well-coordinated, more joined-up for patients and their families and ultimately more sustainable.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do, and you can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a high profile post integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder is expected to work at the highest level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with the Trust Directors, Senior Management Team and Clinicians, and at a senior level with external bodies e.g. System partners and Regulators.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the post holder has the following key areas of responsibility:-
- In conjunction with the Executive Director of Finance & Strategy, the Deputy Director of Finance is responsible for the successful delivery of the Trusts strategic and operational financial objectives, through the effective management, development and delivery of internal financial policies and processes. The post manages the overall Finance department functions on a day to day basis.
- The Deputy will deputise for the Director of Finance as appropriate and undertake all duties in line with the requirements of the role to support the Director of Finance in the delivery of financial governance, assurance, business and commercial advice across a range of capital and revenue service changes and corporate responsibilities, as a senior member of the Trust.
Please find attached a full job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a high profile post integral to the success of the organisation. The post holder is expected to work at the highest level in the organisation demonstrating credibility with the Trust Directors, Senior Management Team and Clinicians, and at a senior level with external bodies e.g. System partners and Regulators.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the post holder has the following key areas of responsibility:-
- In conjunction with the Executive Director of Finance & Strategy, the Deputy Director of Finance is responsible for the successful delivery of the Trusts strategic and operational financial objectives, through the effective management, development and delivery of internal financial policies and processes. The post manages the overall Finance department functions on a day to day basis.
- The Deputy will deputise for the Director of Finance as appropriate and undertake all duties in line with the requirements of the role to support the Director of Finance in the delivery of financial governance, assurance, business and commercial advice across a range of capital and revenue service changes and corporate responsibilities, as a senior member of the Trust.
Please find attached a full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holder of a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification
- Masters or equivalent qualification
- CCAB qualification - "Qualified Accountant"
Desirable
- Formal management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the current NHS agenda and challenges.
- Extensive experience post qualification in the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Experience of working with Executive teams and Boards
- Negotiation at executive level with complex and highly sensitive and contentious information
- Forging external relationships built on Trust and respect and through strong negotiation skills when needed
- Experience of strategic service planning and redesign.
- Experience of staff management and development.
- Experience of delivery of successful efficiency programmes
- Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and legislation.
Desirable
- Working in an NHS Acute Trust
- Currently working as a Deputy Director
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence a range of stakeholders including Directors and Non-Executive Directors of the Trust
- Able to present highly complex and sensitive financial information in a clear and engaging way
- Ability to lead and motivate teams through complex activities such as service redesign
- Ability to balance strategic planning with delivery of short term annual targets
- Ability to adapt existing financial and activity models and the ability to develop new financial and activity models
- Ability to identify new opportunities to build sustainable business developments and consider these within a "commercial" framework
- Ability to scan the horizon to identify and plan for potential financial and service risk.
- Ability to act as a senior corporate figure across the organisation
- Proven ability to deliver difficult projects on time and with team buy in.
Desirable
- Experienced User of Financial Reporting Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holder of a recognised CCAB accountancy qualification
- Masters or equivalent qualification
- CCAB qualification - "Qualified Accountant"
Desirable
- Formal management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of the current NHS agenda and challenges.
- Extensive experience post qualification in the NHS or similar complex organisation
- Experience of working with Executive teams and Boards
- Negotiation at executive level with complex and highly sensitive and contentious information
- Forging external relationships built on Trust and respect and through strong negotiation skills when needed
- Experience of strategic service planning and redesign.
- Experience of staff management and development.
- Experience of delivery of successful efficiency programmes
- Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures and legislation.
Desirable
- Working in an NHS Acute Trust
- Currently working as a Deputy Director
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence a range of stakeholders including Directors and Non-Executive Directors of the Trust
- Able to present highly complex and sensitive financial information in a clear and engaging way
- Ability to lead and motivate teams through complex activities such as service redesign
- Ability to balance strategic planning with delivery of short term annual targets
- Ability to adapt existing financial and activity models and the ability to develop new financial and activity models
- Ability to identify new opportunities to build sustainable business developments and consider these within a "commercial" framework
- Ability to scan the horizon to identify and plan for potential financial and service risk.
- Ability to act as a senior corporate figure across the organisation
- Proven ability to deliver difficult projects on time and with team buy in.
Desirable
- Experienced User of Financial Reporting Systems
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
