Head of Finance - Governance

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Head of Finance - Governance. We are seeking a fully qualified AAT/CCAB accountant with significant experience in financial control, financial accounting and capital management within a large and complex NHS organisation.

This position is responsible for all aspects of financial Governance, capital, treasury management and control within the Trust.

You will also play a key role in supporting the Associate Director of Finance in the management of the Financial governance team and be an collaborative member of the finance senior team.

If you are a team player who wants to make a real positive difference, then we would really like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please call Andrew Ringshaw Deputy CFO & ADF (Financial Reporting & Control) on 0300 555 1201 ext 64015 (or email Andrew.ringshaw@nelft.nhs.uk)

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

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).

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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Date posted

15 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £68,525 a year Dependant on experience and grade

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

395-CC538-24

Job locations

CEME Centre - West Wing

Marsh way

Rainham

RM13 8GQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB Fully Qualified
Working experience in a managerial role
Experience of working in a public sector at a senior role

Experience

Essential

Experience of staff management
Experience of supporting and management of contracts
Experience of managing annual accounts process

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of preparing, writing and presenting to non financial leaders
Able to work and influence senior managers and clinicians
Able to research and implement new process

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB Fully Qualified
Working experience in a managerial role
Experience of working in a public sector at a senior role

Experience

Essential

Experience of staff management
Experience of supporting and management of contracts
Experience of managing annual accounts process

Knowledge

Essential

Experience of preparing, writing and presenting to non financial leaders
Able to work and influence senior managers and clinicians
Able to research and implement new process

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).

Additional information