Assistant Director of Finance

2 days ago

Blackburn, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The post holder will be responsible for managing the finance function and ensure that a world class financial service is provided within the Trust and within Lancashire and South Cumbria Provider Collaborative. They will provide assurance by ensure that all key financial systems are operating effectively; and that appropriate control and monitoring arrangements are in place to ensure both internal and external reporting timescales can be achieved. They will be expected to act independently and at times making significant decisions.

The post holder will provide assurance to the Deputy Director of Finance, Director of Finance and the Executive Team, alongside ICS colleagues.

The post holder will lead the continuous improvement journey within the team; developing, implementing and evaluating the Trust wide financial strategy and to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory regulations, directives and internal procedures within the Finance department.

The post holder will also provide specialist technical and professional advice to the Trust and the Trust’s senior management, and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance as necessary.

Lead and develop robust and accurate financial plans, which secure medium and long-term financial viability.

Provide assurance of good financial controls within the Trust

Provide assurance of an accurate financial position to the Deputy Director of Finance and the Executive Director of Finance.

Play an integral part in developing in-depth financial modelling with a strong understanding of strategic scenarios and alternatives.

Secure robust ongoing operating financial management, including:
In-depth exploration of strategic financial management challenges

Formulation of the financial components of the Trust’s annual plan and direction of budget setting policy

Provide leadership and professional direction to the finance team
Lead on all aspects of corporate reporting, including Board reports and external financial reporting requirements
Lead the production of the annual corporate financial plan to enable the Trust to achieve its financial duties and which matches the requirements of the NHS planning cycle.
Co-ordinate the implementation of protocols and procedures for all accounting activities, which comply with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions.
Oversee the production of the Annual Accounts, ensuring that they meet statutory requirements.
Oversee the development of all capital investment plans and evaluate their economic / service viability.

The ELHT Finance Team has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has in recent years have won various national awards for embracing technology and training & development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team.

Our accreditation displays our commitment to being a leading-edge Finance Function, supporting the wider improvement of the North West finance system and influencing local and national strategy.

We provide a supportive environment in which to learn and develop, with the opportunity to further your skills and career within an exciting and evolving environment.

We actively participate in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time.

The Trust supports collaborative working with the Provider Collaborative across Lancashire and South Cumbria and the ICB.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, the finance team are committed to embedding the Four Strengths Framework. This covers the four key attributes the NHS Finance Leadership Council have created to ensure NHS finance departments are capable of playing their part in a modern, patient-centred NHS. All applicants for ELHT finance roles will be assessed against the four strengths as part of the interview and assessment process.

The four strengths are
- I’m a Finance Expert.
- I’m a Team Player.
- I drive for value for patients and taxpayers.
- I make change happen.

The Trust is committed to the continuous improvement of services and has adopted a lean-based improvement practice to support this. Participation in improvement initiatives is positively encouraged with opportunity to access training to support improvement work.

The Trust supports collaborative working with the Provider Collaborative across Lancashire and South Cumbria and the ICB.

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