OverviewThis post will provide an exceptionally dynamic, driven individual with an exciting opportunity to join and lead an innovative, growing NHS-based portfolio of ventures that work towards improving people’s lives and mental health in a financially sustainable way. These ventures include strategic property disposal, international service delivery (range of models) and a range of UK based margin making businesses with different levels of maturity including learning, consulting and private care. An interest in working commercially and creatively within the NHS or other public sector, as well as a track record of strategically and operationally leading a finance function (inside or outside the NHS) are essential, as well as a commitment to improving people’s health and lives.
Responsibilities
To provide strategic and operational oversight of all aspects of finance within Commercial Enterprise, including individual ventures and partnerships;
To collaborate closely with the Trust Finance Department, CFO and leadership team to ensure seamless monitoring of management accounts and financial positions;
To manage financial and business intelligence to guide strategic decision making across the portfolio, from new investment options appraisals through to major financial partnerships.
Additionally, the post holder will contribute to the overall leadership of Commercial Enterprise as one of several Directors, as well as supporting individual ventures and partnership teams with strategic leadership and decision making. As an Enterprise Director, the post holder will influence the strategic vision of Commercial Enterprise and provide strategic and operational leadership on all aspects of finance, liaising with the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHSFT finance department.
About South London And MaudsleySouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London and are part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care, research, and training.
Commercial Enterprise and VenturesBuilds on initiatives going back more than 10 years and helps the Trust to fulfil our core purpose in three ways. First, to provide effective, responsive and efficient support services to our people on any commercial matters. Second, it takes to other organisations here and overseas via a range of platforms, the best approaches with which we serve people; and third it generates vitally needed investment to help us change the lives of people we serve.
ContactFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sean CrossJob title: Chief Commercial OfficerEmail address: sean.cross@slam.nhs.ukEA: Samantha.DeJonge@slam.nhs.uk
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
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