We are looking for a Deputy Head of Finance with the drive and passion to support decisions that help deliver the best care for o.....
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Finance with the drive and passion to support decisions that help deliver the best care for our patients. You will be working in one of the largest Trusts within the UK.
The ideal candidate will have extensive management accounts knowledge and experience and will be comfortable presenting and interpreting complex information to senior staff members, both financial and non-financial. The role will have team management responsibilities therefore you will need to demonstrate team leading ability, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The finance department has begun the journey of transforming our systems to enhance our business partnering support. Our staff are encouraged to generate new ideas that help to support our services. As an accredited organisation with AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA; we have reinforced our commitment to staff development and encourage CPD through programmes offered by the Finance and Leadership Academy.
The post will provide in depth analytical support to their Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance, where required, will represent the finance function at Management & Operational meetings and support with providing strategic financial and business planning advice in line with Trust objectives. The post holder is expected to interpret Trust policy and be skilled in presenting highly complex, and sometimes uncomfortable, information to make persuasive arguments for a course of action to a range of senior managers.
At all times the Deputy Head of Finance must ensure that statutory and other returns conform to national accounting standards to reflect a true and fair view. The post holder must adhere to Professional Bodies’ requirement for Continuing Professional Development and maintain an understanding of changes in the NHS Financial Regime.
Main Duties:
• Responsible for the management of financial reports, playing an integral role in planning activities and advising the business unit teams.
• Providing in depth analytical support to the Head of Finance.
• Contributing to the effective reporting of efficiency initiatives.
• Team management, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on the 21st of January.
Interviews are due to be held on the 31st of January.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jan 2024