Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an exceptionalfinance leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Financial - Operational.This is a pivotal role with overall responsibility and leadership for theday-to-day operations direction of the Trusts finance function, supporting thedelivery of high-quality mental health, learning disability and neurodiversityservices across Devon.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management,you will lead a large, motivated and skilled finance team, overseeing both managementaccounts and capital. You will ensure robust financial governance, high-qualitybusiness intelligence and timely, accurate reporting to support effectivedecision-making at all levels of the organisation.
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering theTrusts annual and longer-term financial plans, driving value for money,productivity and sustainability. Whilesupporting clinical and operational leaders to achieve their objectives. Thisis an opportunity to influence and lead transformation of financial systems andprocesses, and make a real difference to the communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the provision of integrated financialperformance and management accounting information incorporating income andexpenditure, and capital.
- Responsible through the Management Accounts team for theproduction, analysis and interpretation of various financial returns.
- Responsibility for the delivery of the annual budget settingprocess.
- Take lead responsibility for the review of all existingcorporate financial systems and the production and implementation of astrategic plan that will develop the provision of financial systems.
- Take lead responsibility for the collation of Trust wideCash Releasing Efficiency savings and the provision for performance managementinformation on these schemes.
- Managerially responsible for the day-to-day operation of theCapital Planning and Accounting function.
- Ensure robust controls are in place for all aspect of theTrusts capital programme and that all capital expenditure and asset values areaccurately reflected and reported at Trust and scheme level.
- Lead the development of the Trusts fine-year capitalprogramme and annual capital budgets, taking account of capital and revenueaffordability.
- Responsible for the calculation of the Trusts capitalcharges and Trusts fixed asset base.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Full understanding of the principles of accounting.
- Specialist knowledge of, and ability to apply and advise others of professional accounting standards.
- Detailed knowledge of computerised accounting systems and spreadsheet packages.
- Expert knowledge of NHS targets and guidance in so far as they relate to performance and required activity.
- Good working knowledge of Agresso systems.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Strong management and leadership skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Able to plan and organise other workloads.
Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent).
- CCAB/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent) / post graduate diploma / masters, or equivalent knowledge or skill gained through experience professional qualification such as fully qualified accountant.
- Master Level Qualification on Business Management
- Significant experience as an NHS Accountant.
Experience
- Experience of working at a senior level within a large organisation.
- Knowledge and ability to apply and advise on financial regulations and procedures.
- Significant experience within NHS function and an understanding of the NHS regulations in relation to contracts.
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to transfer knowledge to non-financial managers and managers of different professional backgrounds both internally and externally.
- Skills in partnership working across organisations
- Negotiation skills and ability to sensitively translate difficult messages.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Excellent organisation skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Good analytical and decision making skills.
Physical Skills
- Able to work in office environment.
- Able to concentrate for long periods of time whilst dealing with interruptions and switch tasks quickly.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
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