Director of Operational Finance / Deputy Chief Financial Officer

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK''s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesLeadership and GovernanceShape and deliver the Trust''s financial strategy and annual financial plan in line with NHS England, DHSC and ICS requirements.Lead recruitment, development and performance of c.250 finance and procurement professionals, embedding continuous improvement and professional standards.Provide assurance on financial controls, risk management and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, IFRS and Better Payment Practice Code.Financial ServicesOversee accounts payable/receivable, treasury, cash forecasting, investment and tax arrangements with NHS SBS.Ensure production of monthly management accounts, statutory annual accounts and all NHSE returns to deadline and to audit-ready standards.Financial ManagementCoordinate Trust-wide budget setting, forecasting and reporting; translate strategic objectives into clear, costed and assigned targets.Provide insightful analysis and early-warning indicators to support decision-making and corrective action.Procurement and Supply ChainDevelop and deliver the Trust''s Procurement Strategy, driving value for money, clinical engagement and Model Hospital excellence.Finance TransformationSponsor projects that modernise finance processes, data and systems, improving efficiency and the user experience.Person Specification - at a glanceDegree and

CCAB/CIMA qualification with =5 years post-qualification

experience at Deputy/Director level in a large, complex NHS (or comparable) organisation.Expert knowledge of NHS finance regime; proven delivery of large-scale turnaround and cost-improvement programmes; outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.Person specificationOther requirements specific to the roleEssential criteria

Driving licence required to meet travelling requirements at short notice.Ability to provide senior on call support and if necessary, physical attendance in an emergency if required.Demonstrates high levels of motivation, drive and determinationA leadership role model who promotes organisational values and desired leadership behavioursTraining and QualificationsEssential criteria

Educated to degree level (or equivalent)CCAB / CIMA accounting qualification with at least five years post qualification experience.Must have significant evidenced continual professional development.Desirable criteria

Doctorate/ Masters in a subject relevant to the role or equivalent level management / operational experienceExperienceEssential criteria

Expert understanding of the NHS finance regimeExperience of delivering complex change programmesExperience of applying programme management techniquesExperience in managing teamsMust be able to demonstrate substantial experience of leadership across multiple financial disciplines and multiple stakeholders.Evidence of continual improvement in a challenging setting.Must be able to demonstrate significant experience of strategic financial leadership at a personal level across multiple financial disciplines; with evidence of achieving cross-discipline, targets/goals.Must be able to demonstrate substantial experience in financial management of both capital and revenue budgets; including evidence of cost improvements/efficiencies as well as in financial planning.Must be able to demonstrate experience in dealing with complex people issues and providing pastoral leadership to teamsTo have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the NHS and its culture.A proven track record in project management, managing and delivering highly complex and multiple projects across functional boundariesExperience of cultivating a high performance cultureDesirable criteria

To bring experience of working at Board level with exceptional track record of achievements.To bring proven management experience from within a large Acute or complex NHS settingDeputy or Director level experienceCommunication and relationship skillsEssential criteria

Excellent communication skills demonstrating highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levelsProven track record of building successful teamsAble to work collaboratively with partner organisationsAbility to influence and motivate staff at all levels (include Board level) through the use of integrity, influence and credibilityMust possess the experience, credibility and gravitas to communicate with senior stakeholders; both internally and externally; to provide the confidence at the technical expert level; producing clear and non-technical advice on complex technical issues succinctly.Must be able to facilitate, build and maintain strong professional relationships across multiple disciplines - within the technical, customer and supplier bases - to provide confidence and assurance to peers, staff and others, the service provided is a trusted, respected enablerMust be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills in complex and challenging situations with the ability to adapt and flex within agreed parameters to deliver mutually acceptable outcomesDemonstrate an external as well as internal focus; able to "learn from the best"Must inspire others and lead by good example to deliver chaAbility to present very complex, sensitive and contentious information to a range of colleagues and in a variety of media.ngeProven negotiating skillsAbility to Manage conflict and communicate in a hostile or emotive atmosphereDesirable criteria

Able to promote and marketAble to manage communication with external bodies, in other industries (eg Universities) in a proactive mannerTo have received media trainingAnalytical and Judgement skillsEssential criteria

Knowledge of NHS policies and regulationsAble to interpret and provide judgement on highly complex facts or situationsAble to manage a multiplicity of targets and objectivesProvides judgements regarding resource allocation where no precedent exists and where potential for disagreement at a senior level existsInnovative thinker with the ability to cut through barriers to changeRequired to plan and organise a broad range of complex and technical activitiesRequired to manage a series of targetsRequired to organise duties in a way which meets rigorous external scrutiny by regulators, Commissioners, etcTo be able to demonstrate taking a financial solution through the design, business case, approvals, planning, delivery, business as usual and benefits realisation stages.Ability to interpret national, health and broad organisational policies and establish the way in which these will be implemented and interpretedAble to manage and prioritise conflicting demands and meeting various deadlines required for producing highly complex tasks requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detailProven record of pro-active performance managementAble to work independently and on own initiativeDesirable criteria

Able to judge value for money in its broadest senseAble to analyse highly complex and technical information within tight timescalesDemonstrates detailed "risk" management" judgements in the development of responses to financial / business and quality challengesExperience of presenting service level performance management data to enable continual service improvementExperience of presenting patient level information to enable continual service improvementPhysical skillsEssential criteria

Able to work across the local health community and travel often at short noticeAbility to manage long periods of concentration and pressured workAdvanced IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management informationDesirable criteria

Able to travel nationallyCome and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-applicationNUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job ApplicationsIf you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:Stay in full-time education, for example at a collegeStart an ApprenticeshipSpend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or trainingFor more details visit; School leaving age - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ''at risk'' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.International Recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside of the UK then please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad.ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.Consent:Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the

Occupational Health Department

confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month''s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website and/or follow us on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookEmployer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Documents to downloadDirector of Operational Finance JD (PDF, 424.4KB)Director of Operational Finance PS (PDF, 336.4KB)Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, ..... full job details .....