Band 8c Director of Financial Management

NHS Band 8c 6-Month Interim Assignment Crawley / Flexible across Trust locations ASAP StartAre you an experienced senior NHS finance leader with a strong track record in financial management, recovery and transformation?We are recruiting an Interim Associate Director of Financial Management for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, offering the opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role at a particularly important time for NHS finances.Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the Trust''s Financial Management and Business Partnering function, providing strategic financial leadership across multiple operational and corporate portfolios.This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished NHS finance professional who can quickly establish credibility, provide constructive challenge at a senior level and help drive financial sustainability, recovery, transformation and improved financial performance.The role:As Interim Associate Director of Financial Management, you will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Chief Finance Officer in delivering the Trust''s financial strategy.You''ll have responsibility for ensuring robust financial planning, forecasting and performance management arrangements are in place, while providing expert financial advice and insight to Executive and senior leadership teams.A significant focus will be on financial recovery and Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs). ..... full job details .....