Head of Financial Management

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic finance professional to support and lead a financial management team.

We are looking for an individual with previous financial management experience in a complex organisation, who is enthusiastic, innovative and keen to work to develop services and support the provision of a high quality financial management service to both clinical and non-clinical teams.

The Trust has annual revenues of £1.8bn and consists of 7 Clinical Management Groups (CMGs) and 9 Corporate Directorates. We are advertising for a Band 8b role which will be supporting a large CMG.

Responsible to the Group Head of Financial Management, this post will act as the primary financial link to their CMG, advising on all relevant matters, supporting delivery of financial and non-financial targets. The post is essential to supporting operational delivery and ongoing financial planning. Candidates will work closely with clinical and non-clinical CMG team members as well as the wider finance team and the Trust’s senior management team.

The Finance service at UHL is embarking on a staff led improvement programme to drive forward changes in culture, behaviours and outcomes for staff working within the service and this post holder is expected to play their part in embedding and monitoring these changes.

For Further Details Or An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Ryggs Gill, Group Head of Financial Management (***email_hidden***)

Required

The post holder will be required to support one of the following areas (referred to subsequently as the ‘Operational Area’):

  • A single CMG
  • Estates and Facilities Directorate
  • Corporate Directorates

Responsibility for ensuring a robust, high performing and sustainable financial performance function is delivered to the Trust for the Operational Area.

The post-holder will be a vital and integral member of the Operational Area Board and participate fully in the agendas, not just on financial matters. They will provide expert strategic financial advice to the Board members and to relevant Executive members.

To provide a comprehensive financial advisory and planning service to key Operational Area staff supporting them in their role in managing resources efficiently and flexibly. To be responsible for ensuring rigorous financial control is implemented and controlled across the Operational Area.

The post holder will be required to deliver and analyse wide-ranging aspects of financial monitoring. They will provide financial reports and forecasts reflecting the performance of the Operational Area, and will highlight remedial action where appropriate. They will be the sole gatekeeper of financial information relating to the achievement of cost savings target to the Assistant Director of Financial Planning and Analysis/Group Head of Financial Management. The information they provide will also form the basis of external reporting to NHSE/I.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ryggs Gill Job title: Group Head of Financial Management Email address: [email protected]