Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen to join the small finance team at CHoICE (City Hospitals
Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd).
CHoICE is a successful facilities management company that provides a
wide range of services to the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust as well
as to a number of clients across the North East.
As we
continue to grow (turnover circa £94m) we need to recruit a Deputy Chief
Finance Officer to work with our Chief Finance Officer and the CHoICE Board in
leading the operational finance function in the Company. We employ over 650 staff across estates and
facilities, procurement and pharmacy. A
competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the right
individual.
Candidates
will need to have commercial experience at a senior level, and bring a can-do
approach to the many challenges we continue to face in delivering our range of
key services to the very heart of patient-care in Sunderland and South
Tyneside. Details of the key duties,
qualifications, skills and experience are set out in the Job Description and
Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
To
lead the operational finance function of a growing facilities management,
pharmacy and procurement provider, ensuring it remains competitive, as it
continues to grow in the current and coming years.
To
bring commercial experience and in-sight to a wholly-owned subsidiary operating
at the heart of the NHS.
To
bring challenge at a senior level to ensure future opportunities are fully
evaluated and explored before final decisions are made.
To
contribute to the Company wide discussions about future opportunities for
growth.
Please note, Interviews are planned to take place week commencing the 12th June
2023.
For any further job related candidate queries, please contact:
Mrs
Pat Taylor
Chief
Finance Officer
pat.taylor4@nhs.net
0191
565 6256 x 41147
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose
of the Job:
Responsible for the overall operational management
and performance of the CHoICE Finance function.
Investigates and advises on highly complex
issues and leads on corporate reporting/provides operational financial and
business planning advice to the CHoICE Board.
Is a key member of the CHoICE senior leadership
team, and attends all board meetings.
Responsible for the provision of high quality
financial advice, business & operational support to the company business units,
in order to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the overall
company finances.
Responsible for ensuring the provision of robust
financial information and reliable financial forecasts.
Ensures the co-ordination and integration of business
unit financial plans with corporate financial responsibilities, objectives,
plans and overall financial strategy.
To regularly work with Departmental Heads within
the business units to ensure short and long term financial viability and
stability for the company.
Work with the Chief Finance Officer on strategic
opportunities for business development including but not limited to the
acquisition of strategic partners.
Attend all meetings of the Audit Committee.
Provides cover for the Chief Finance Officer as
and when needed.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose
of the Job:
Responsible for the overall operational management
and performance of the CHoICE Finance function.
Investigates and advises on highly complex
issues and leads on corporate reporting/provides operational financial and
business planning advice to the CHoICE Board.
Is a key member of the CHoICE senior leadership
team, and attends all board meetings.
Responsible for the provision of high quality
financial advice, business & operational support to the company business units,
in order to facilitate the effective monitoring and management of the overall
company finances.
Responsible for ensuring the provision of robust
financial information and reliable financial forecasts.
Ensures the co-ordination and integration of business
unit financial plans with corporate financial responsibilities, objectives,
plans and overall financial strategy.
To regularly work with Departmental Heads within
the business units to ensure short and long term financial viability and
stability for the company.
Work with the Chief Finance Officer on strategic
opportunities for business development including but not limited to the
acquisition of strategic partners.
Attend all meetings of the Audit Committee.
Provides cover for the Chief Finance Officer as
and when needed.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified having achieved Fellowship Status and substantial post qualification experience.
- Significant experience working as Chief Finance Officer or Finance Director (or equivalent) of a limited company.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in finance working in a large or complex organisation.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained through substantial post qualification financial experience and significant experience working as CFO or FD (or equivalent) of a limited company.
- Significant experience of managing and motivating a large team.
- Effective management and leadership skills, gained through working at Board level.
- Experience of business development, growing a business and developing profitable growth.
- Experience of managing and negotiating outsourced contracts.
Desirable
- Mainly private sector and commercial experience
- Experience of group and subsidiary accounting
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of cost accounting, measures of profitability, Group Accounts, subsidiaries and consolidation accounting, all within the framework of Financial Reporting Standards.
- Good understanding of Transfer Pricing requirements within group accounting.
- Knowledge and experience of business development, acquisitions, and due diligence.
- Ability to use judgement to compare and evaluate options, and recommend actions based on those evaluations.
- Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where there is no precedent to follow
- Experience of managing transitional programmes to allow the effective use of technology and processes. For example, to reduce costs whilst not impairing financial controls.
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS and public sector
- Good understanding of local economy.
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex financial data into meaningful information
- Able to use initiative to pursue challenging and difficult issues with confidence, drive and tact in order to achieve results
- Effective negotiation skills and ability to interact effectively with senior management.
- Able to deputise for the CHoICE CFO at internal and external meetings.
- Ability to critically review guidance, accounting standards and policies, some of which may be in draft form or constantly changing, to judge the application and implications of these for the company, its subsidiaries and business units and take decisions based on such judgements.
Desirable
- Experience of presenting financial information and preparing reports for a non-finance audience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to set clear and concise objectives for self and staff, prioritise and monitor progress, and take appropriate action to achieve outcomes by required deadlines.
- Reliable and committed to delivering targets and achieving outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified having achieved Fellowship Status and substantial post qualification experience.
- Significant experience working as Chief Finance Officer or Finance Director (or equivalent) of a limited company.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in finance working in a large or complex organisation.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained through substantial post qualification financial experience and significant experience working as CFO or FD (or equivalent) of a limited company.
- Significant experience of managing and motivating a large team.
- Effective management and leadership skills, gained through working at Board level.
- Experience of business development, growing a business and developing profitable growth.
- Experience of managing and negotiating outsourced contracts.
Desirable
- Mainly private sector and commercial experience
- Experience of group and subsidiary accounting
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of cost accounting, measures of profitability, Group Accounts, subsidiaries and consolidation accounting, all within the framework of Financial Reporting Standards.
- Good understanding of Transfer Pricing requirements within group accounting.
- Knowledge and experience of business development, acquisitions, and due diligence.
- Ability to use judgement to compare and evaluate options, and recommend actions based on those evaluations.
- Effective problem-solving skills, especially for new issues where there is no precedent to follow
- Experience of managing transitional programmes to allow the effective use of technology and processes. For example, to reduce costs whilst not impairing financial controls.
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS and public sector
- Good understanding of local economy.
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including presentation and summary of complex financial data into meaningful information
- Able to use initiative to pursue challenging and difficult issues with confidence, drive and tact in order to achieve results
- Effective negotiation skills and ability to interact effectively with senior management.
- Able to deputise for the CHoICE CFO at internal and external meetings.
- Ability to critically review guidance, accounting standards and policies, some of which may be in draft form or constantly changing, to judge the application and implications of these for the company, its subsidiaries and business units and take decisions based on such judgements.
Desirable
- Experience of presenting financial information and preparing reports for a non-finance audience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to set clear and concise objectives for self and staff, prioritise and monitor progress, and take appropriate action to achieve outcomes by required deadlines.
- Reliable and committed to delivering targets and achieving outcomes.
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).
