Non Clinical - Head of Financial Management

  • Department Financial Performance Team
  • Salary £88,168.00 – £101,677 per annum
  • Closing Date 28/01/2025
  • Location Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8d
  • Job ref 223-HFM-011
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

Working with the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Management will coordinate financial performance, planning and reporting activities and functions across the Trust, which has a budget of c£600m and approximately 7,000. You will support the delivery of key financial targets / regulatory requirements, and as part of a collective leadership team develop the financial performance framework, leading, coordinating and directing the Trust's financial management teams to provide excellent financial information to support the Trust in delivering our short and medium term financial plans.

The post holder will support the implementation of the Hospital Transformation Programme (£312m capital investment), taking a lead for the revenue changes, working with clinical colleagues for skill changes and monitoring of benefits.

The post holder will, as part of the finance leadership team, play a key role in promoting an organisational culture that actively promotes the Trust's Vision and Values and positively engages staff, service users and other stakeholders in quality improvement and service transformation.

Main duties of the job

  • Ensure effective financial systems are in place to deliver a full understanding of current financial performance, key variances and their causes and drivers, and effective financial forecasting to the wider organisation.
  • Co-ordinate production of the Trusts monthly management accounts, and ensure accurate production of monthly financial information, including the monthly management accounts, within the timescales determined by the Trust.
  • Ensure that reports are of the highest quality by defining the quality assurance process and ensuring that key validations and reconciliations are completed.
  • Ensure that there is a rigorous review process of the final monthly positions and year-end forecasts and all financial forecasts are operationally owned.
  • Support the production of the statutory annual accounts including the provision of information and co-ordination of stock-takes across operational areas.
  • Promote and ensure an environment of strong financial control within the Trust, including managing and developing the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and other financial policies including the scheme of delegation.
  • Oversee business case development and financial modelling to support the Trust in making sound financial decisions.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The finance department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has recently been recognised at the HFMA awards, winning both the Finance Team of the Year and Havelock Training Awards. This is a great achievement and something we are extremely proud of.  Why not come and join our award winning team and be part of our continued journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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