Head of Finance – Strategic and Transactional Finance

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London. Our mission is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. UCLH is a high-profile organisation and a fantastic environment to develop your career.

In partnership with University College London (UCL) we are one of the country's five comprehensive biomedical research centres. UCLH played a key role in COVID 19 vaccine trials and COVID-19 research as well as being the lead provider for testing and vaccination across North Central London. We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

Reporting into the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, our Head of Finance - Strategic and Transactional Finance is a key member of the Trust's leadership team and will work with senior leaders and Board members across the organisation and beyond.

Main duties of the job

Some of the key responsibilities include:

Promote and support business decision making within the Trust and will provide leadership to all aspects of financial support, analysis, modelling, and business cases associated with strategic projects.

Work with others across the finance leadership team and the organisation to develop the long-term financial plan and financial strategy to support the financial sustainability of the Trust and the wider integrated care system.

Overall responsibility for delivering all aspects of the Trust's financial accounting and transactional finance services and delivering monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts to the highest professional standards as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the transactional finance teams and an efficient compliance regime across the finance function and wider Trust.

Hold a leadership role for finance staff development, including promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the finance team.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join a well-established finance team. We are looking for a passionate, innovative, technically, and intellectually strong individual to lead the strategic and transactional finance teams. A critical aspect of this role is engaging with our partners and stakeholders both internally across finance, operational and clinical functions and externally with system partners regional teams and NHS England.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant who is looking to work in a high performing and motivated team. This would be a great opportunity for an individual currently working in the NHS or wider public sector, as well as those looking to make their first move from a consultancy firm. It is important that you are hard working, values driven and able to think independently to then influence a range of stakeholders.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented, or that identify themselves as having a protected characteristic.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th May

Stakeholder meeting: W/C 27th May

Interview dates: Tuesday 4th June

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

CCAB qualified demonstrating substantial post-qualification experience, and evidence of continuing professional development. Degree at 2:1 or equivalent tertiary qualification or exceptional, relevant work experience Expert knowledge of financial management in a healthcare or similarly complex environment

Experience

Essential

Substantial relevant proven financial experience in different complex organisations, at a senior level Proven experience of working and contributing effectively at Board level Experience of working strategically in an NHS Trust or other complex organisation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to successfully deliver projects within the required timescale, with an emphasis on change management Proficient in use of current business software ( Microsoft Office) and able to apply this to the development of complex financial models. High level of accounting, technical and IT skills. Advanced report writing skills

Desirable

Project management skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential

Ability to work within and lead teams within a multi-disciplinary setting. Demonstrable commitment to staff development Demonstrable commitment to personal development

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