Director of Operational Finance

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Director of Operational Finance leads around 100 finance staffto manage a budget of c. £4.2m with influence over a Trust-widerevenue budget in excess of £1 billion and annual Capital budget ofc. £60 million. The NHS financial landscape is challenging and subjectto increasing scrutiny. This role will be integral to assuring Executivecolleagues, the Trust Board and our Integrated System partners that wehave grip and control, successfully navigating fiscal constraint.

Working with the Director of Strategic Finance, the integrity of coreprocesses and the financial framework will be assured so that thefinancial information supplied is accurate and in accordance withprofessional accounting standards. A continuous improvement mindsetwill be welcomed, alongside professional curiosity to constructivelychallenge ways of working and established views.

Main duties of the job

o Compassionate and supportive leadership, professionalising highquality and responsive outputs from the Financial Management,Capital, Financial Services and Charitable finance teams.o Provision of sound financial expertise to support a qualityaccounting service in accordance with accounting and NHSstandards.o Robust governance arrangements for Finance and Procurement,with assurance in quality reportingo Optimised software solutions for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.o Clear processes established for monitoring expenditure of annualand longer term plans.o Strong leadership of statutory financial duties including thesubmission of the Annual Consolidated Accounts.o Compliance and efficient development of a range of necessaryprocedures, controls and plans.o Robust forecasting, regularly reviewed based on sound assumptions.o Constructive membership of the ICS Director of Finance groupacross Derbyshire and Staffordshire and provision of a quality serviceto DCHS as part of Integrated System working.o Deputising for the Chief Finance Officer when relevant.

Please do not apply online. Please send your CV's and covering letter to Sandeep Chohan at sandeep.chohan@nhs.net

Closing date for applications: 20 September 2024

Interview date: TBC

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Date posted

27 August 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience £105k - £125k dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-SNR-0165

Job locations

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

Derby and Staffordshire

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.

There will be a full information pack for this role. Please return later in the week when this will be available'

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.

There will be a full information pack for this role. Please return later in the week when this will be available'

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant accountancy qualification and current registration with the associated professional body.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Compassionate, accountable and inclusive leadership, invested in continuously developing and motivating the team and service.
Experience of working in a large, complex organisation at senior leadership level, with strong persuasion and influencing skills.
Experience of managing large revenue and capital budgets with knowledge and understanding of the influence of political context and frameworks on financial practice.
Creates strategic vision, working with key stakeholders to provide a responsive service and deliver key performance measures.
Analytical thinker, assimilating complex information to underpin strategies, translating these clearly by using highly developed financial and business management skills.
Responsible for ensuring financial and data integrity, providing robust assurance in the accuracy of reporting via audit and improvements.
Continuous improvement mindset, identifying efficient practices and leading practical and behavioural change within the service and the Trust.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Relevant accountancy qualification and current registration with the associated professional body.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Compassionate, accountable and inclusive leadership, invested in continuously developing and motivating the team and service.
Experience of working in a large, complex organisation at senior leadership level, with strong persuasion and influencing skills.
Experience of managing large revenue and capital budgets with knowledge and understanding of the influence of political context and frameworks on financial practice.
Creates strategic vision, working with key stakeholders to provide a responsive service and deliver key performance measures.
Analytical thinker, assimilating complex information to underpin strategies, translating these clearly by using highly developed financial and business management skills.
Responsible for ensuring financial and data integrity, providing robust assurance in the accuracy of reporting via audit and improvements.
Continuous improvement mindset, identifying efficient practices and leading practical and behavioural change within the service and the Trust.

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.