Head of Finance

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires a high level of personal responsibility and autonomy to act within the delegated areas of responsibility. The role requires a high level of inter-personal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills to ensure delivery of objectives:

• Have solid and demonstrable financial management experience at a senior level.
• Possess strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to review, analyse & interpret complex data.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Ensure adequate governance procedures are in place including Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation and appropriate financial policies and procedures. Ensure a sound system of internal control is in operation which fully meets the Company and audit requirements. Liaise with the auditors, both internal and external and the appropriate staff from across Atlas to undertake the actions required to address any ongoing financial governance issues, identified via the internal and or external audit. Regularly review Atlass financial systems and procedures, in order to identify and implementimprovements in agreement with the Director of Finance & Strategy. Ensure that appropriate and adequate records are maintained for audit purposes. Manage and maintain the efficiency, effectiveness and integrity of Atlass financial systems and procedures to ensure that the information produced is accurate and up to date. Maintain the finance department risk register and ensure that the Board Assurance Framework covers all appropriate financial issues and gaps in assurance.
• Actively participate in the development of appropriate financial, procurement and commercial objectives designed to provide operational plans to deliver Atlass strategic objectives. Develop and maintain the financial strategy framework, protocols and processes. Support the Director of Finance & Strategy in the development and maintenance of the Financial Plan, undertaking financial analysis and calculating budgets as directed. To support the compilation of the Trusts annual financial plan to meet the requirements of the board and its shareholder along with in year reporting. Provide support to the Director of Finance & Strategy and Board Members with planning and preparation for business growth including the production of business cases. Promote understanding of financial and commercial requirements of the company across all budget areas. Prepare cost estimates in an appropriate form and in a timely manner for use by managers and other budget holders, which will inform decisions about the use of resources, including staffing levels. Agree annual budgets with the Heads of Service including detailed costing and analysis work to support capital and revenue developments and the delivery of efficiency/ Cost Improvement Plans (CIPs). Produce financial year-end projections based on accounting practice and knowledge, liaising with appropriate staff to ensure the robustness of the information provided.
• Plan, lead and coordinate the production & filing of the Annual Report, Financial and tax return, to agreed deadlines and advise on the interpretation and impact of the appropriate accounting standards, policies and procedures. Provide accurate financial information and detailed analysis, to the required timetables, as and when required, including regular financial reports to the Trust Board and budget holders as appropriate. Liaise with both internal departments and external agencies to obtain relevant information in atimely manner and produce both statutory and contractual monitoring returns to external bodies, as appropriate ensuring that the Company meets all reporting deadlines. To manage any service level agreements/contracts for corporate services. Lead on the delivery of the treasury management policy and ensure that the Company maintains a sufficient level of liquidity.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level plus.
• CCAB or CIMA qualified Accountant or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development

Desirable

• Management Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience: General

Essential

• Evidenced experience of leadership and management of staff with the ability to facilitate, involve and motivate people from different disciplines.
• Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex financial matters, clarifying key points of issue.
• Professional, clear, and effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrable experience of managing the end-to-end procurement life cycle.
• A track record of managing complex contract negotiations.
• Experience of working as part of a team to develop and successfully deliver new revenue streams.
• Exceptional time management skills whilst managing multiple priorities.
• The ability to lead and work as part of a team or independently.
• Successful track record of working to multiple and tight deadlines.
• Strong planning, monitoring and influencing skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to lead change and have a positive influence on others.

Knowledge & Experience: Specialist

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance role with evidence of preparing & presenting financial information.
• Expert knowledge of financial legislation and accounting procedures and policies
• Proven track record of influencing senior managers on complex issues that have a financial impact.
• Proven track record of working autonomously to provide successful and sustained financial improvement.
• Evidence of preparing annual report, statutory accounts
• Evidence of leading on the preparation of business cases
• Experience of performance management and business planning
• Competent in using and understanding Microsoft applications.
• Experience of implementing new IT systems and of maximising the use of existing IT systems.
• Experience of business planning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS finance regime including PFI
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Government policy and healthcare issues.
• Experience of Compiling Tax returns
• Project Management experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8DX

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)