Chief Finance Officer
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Chief Finance Officer will work within the three Integrated Care Systems in North East London, Mid and South Essex and Kent, as well as the collaboratives of which NELFT is part, to secure financial sustainability and create value through partnership working and influencing. The CFO will support the development and delivery of the Trust Strategy and will be responsible for developing the financial strategy for the Trust to support the Board in achieving these aims. The CFO will have direct responsibility for the finance, procurement and digital informatics and performance teams and will ensure that they support the overarching aims and objectives of NELFT.
We deliver our services with pride in an area with significant social and economic deprivation, and we work hard to address those factors that have historically adversely impacted those we serve. To achieve this goal, our CFO will need to continuously strive to improve the wellbeing of our staff, and create an organisation where people want to work, feel valued, included and empowered.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced director with significant experience of successfully leading a finance function in a complex, multi-site healthcare delivery organisation. You will have experience of successful partnership working with commercial organisations and in-depth understanding of investment and strategic options appraisal. You will live our values and be authentic, collaborative, emotionally intelligent and have a passion for social justice. You will have experience of working effectively with all staff groups including clinicians, and have a track record that demonstrates major achievement through innovation and strong, sensitive leadership.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Date posted
05 December 2023
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-CR608-23
Job locations
CEME Centre
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8GQ
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
CEME Centre
Marsh Way
Rainham
RM13 8GQ
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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