Head of Finance

Role Overview

The Head of Finance plays a pivotal role in offering strategic financial management oversight to specific Care Groups within the healthcare setting. They lead financial planning, reporting, and business development efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise the Care Group Financial Management Team, including Finance Managers and their deputies, ensuring team structure, qualifications, and training meet operational standards and client expectations.
• Provide expert financial leadership and counsel to Care Group leaders, clinical staff, and directors to facilitate strategic and day-to-day decision-making.
• Lead annual financial planning aligned with Trust objectives and targets; monitor performance, risk, and opportunities, prepare forecasts, and assist in financial recovery plans as necessary.
• Oversee financial systems, controls, and governance to ensure integrity and efficiency; spearhead business case development and appraisal using NHS England’s Five Case Model for investments.
• Manage budgets for Care Groups, authorize expenditures within delegation limits, comply with policies, and generate analytical financial reports supporting informed decisions.
• Develop and mentor the Financial Management Team to foster high performance and continual improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and value.
• Promote Service Line Reporting and regularly review Service Level Agreements to support service performance and advancement.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Directors, Integrated Care Boards, NHS England, and partners; provide financial support for various projects and senior meetings.

Benefits

• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with comprehensive retirement and dependent benefits.
• Annual leave starting at 27 days and increasing up to 33 days based on NHS service length.
• Access to various paid and unpaid leave options for both planned and emergency needs.
• Confidential 24/7 personal and work-related support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes promoting sustainable travel.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Discounts on dining, travel, shopping, motoring, cinema, and financial services through various providers.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries or further details, contact Richard Parker, Head of Financial Management, at richard.parker20@nhs.net or call 01904 725034.
To learn more about working at the Trust and their full benefits package, please visit their dedicated staff benefits pages.