The post holder will be a key part of the Senior Finance team and is primarily responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of the Trusts financial management function. The post holder will lead this function on the development and implementation of the Financial Strategy for the Trust and will ensure that efficient, effective and business focused financial systems and processes are in place.

The post holder will manage the Financial Management team, including the direct line management of Finance Business Partners with the aim of developing a comprehensive and effective financial management service. Including, the coordination of the annual budget setting process in conjunction with, and in support of, the Operating Plan and Cost Improvement Plan.

Main duties of the job

• Day to day management of the Financial Management department.
• Manage the annual budget setting process.
• Financial Support and influence strategic and operational decisions.
• Interpret, explain, and drive financial performance.
• Advise on planning assumptions, external and internal context, benchmarking, and commercial opportunities.
• Analyze, advise on, and mitigate financial risk in the organization.
• Challenge behaviour that does not comply with the Trust SFI's.
• Develop and maintain the financial management departments level of expert knowledge and skills.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified accountant through a recognised CCAB qualified and/or equivalent costing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional and management development

Desirable

• oAttendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Costing regime
• Expert knowledge of strategic and policy background, performance management and financial framework of the NHS
• Project management
• Expert knowledge of a range of financial disciplines, i.e. financial accounting, management accounting, capital accounting

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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