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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior finance leader to join our Trust as Head of Financial Planning, Corporate Reporting & Projects. Reporting to the Head of Financial Management and accountable to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading financial planning, corporate reporting, governance, and strategic financial projects across the organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Trust-wide annual budget setting process and financial planning cycle
Deliver annual planning submissions and regulatory returns to NHS England and the ICB within required timescales
Develop medium- and long-term financial models, including rolling forecasts, sensitivity analysis, and underlying position reporting
Present complex financial information to Finance Committee, Management Executive and Trust Board
Lead financial governance of the Trust’s efficiency programme, ensuring schemes are realistic, risk-rated and effectively monitored
Direct the monthly financial reporting and forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance with deadlines
Produce high-quality reports for Trust Board, Finance Committee and external stakeholders
Maintain robust budgetary control systems and audit trails
Support year-end accounts and analytical review processes
Drive continuous improvement, automation and development of financial reporting tools and systems
Lead finance input into major Trust projects and strategic business cases
Coordinate performance reporting on project initiatives to Board and external bodies
Influence divisional planning to align with Trust strategy and financial sustainability objectives
Provide financial training and support to non-finance managers
Line manage and develop senior finance staff
Build strong relationships with clinicians, senior managers and external stakeholders
Influence, challenge and support operational leaders to improve financial performance
Requirements:
Qualified CCAB accountant (ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA) with active CPD
Degree or equivalent professional experience
Significant senior-level financial management experience within a large, complex organisation (NHS experience desirable)
Proven experience in budget setting, forecasting, financial modelling and management accounting
Experience presenting complex financial information to Board-level stakeholders
Strong leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise
Ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to non-finance audiences
Highly analytical with advanced financial modelling capability
Strong report writing and verbal reasoning skills
Politically astute with the ability to influence senior managers and clinicians
Resilient, proactive and able to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Demonstrates integrity, sound judgement and strategic thinking