Band 8b Deputy Divisional Director of Finance

The closing date is 2nd Apr 2023

Job summary

We are looking for an ambitious, experienced and enthusiastic finance professional to join our financial management team as a Deputy Divisional Director of Finance (Deputy DDoF).

Reporting into the Divisional Director of Finance (DDoF), the successful candidate will work closely with the key clinical and operational leads within the Division to drive the finance agenda, as well as managing the day to day activities of the Divisional finance team.

As an integral member of both the Divisional and Finance leadership team, you will:

*Be confident in applying your expertise to influence decisions and actively contribute to both the success of the Division and the Trust

*Ensure that colleagues develop a thorough understanding of the business drivers within their areas of control

*Be committed to constantly seeking ways to improve the processes that you oversee

*Have an enthusiasm to seek out opportunities to continuously improve the business partnering and financial management service provided to the Division

If you are a finance leader with proven experience of building and inspiring effective teams, developing capability and creating an engaged and motivated workforce, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The Deputy DDoF will be the trusted financial advisor to a number of services within a Division. You will influence day to day decision making to maximise value for patients whilst maintaining strong financial control in line with Trust processes and striving to deliver on productivity improvements.

Reporting to the DDoF, the post holder will take a lead role in a variety of areas for the whole Division, which may include but not limited to:

*Provision of a high quality business partnering service to drive insight and timely and astute decision making

*Managing the delivery of accurate and timely monthly performance reports for agreement with the DDoF for presentation at Divisional Board Meetings

*Lead discussions on the financial performance of the Division. To discuss, contend and appropriately challenge operational and clinical colleagues on financial matters and highlight the financial implications of non-financial decisions.

*Support the Division with productivity and efficiency opportunities by using financial, analytical and project management skills

*Responsibility for leading the annual financial planning process, including challenging and negotiating service developments and cost pressures

*Responsibility for creating a culture of continuous improvement within the team

The Deputy DDoF will be required to deputise effectively for the DDoF when required. As such you will need to develop an advanced understanding of the Division as a whole.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification -- i.e. Fully Qualified member of CCAB (as per HFMA national finance profiles definition). (E)

Completion of evidenced ongoing continuing professional development, in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant Professional Accountancy Body. (E)

Experience

Essential

Track record of leading change in a complex organisation (E)

Experience of multi professional collaboration at a senior level. (E)

Development and utilisation of internal and external benchmarking techniques including the use within business case appraisal. (E)

Experience of leading, managing and developing a team. (E)

Experience of suggesting and making changes to local systems and processes. (E)

Extensive relevant experience of Financial Management. (E)

Desirable

Evidence of delivering savings within a health or social care setting (D)

Specialist, expert knowledge of specific NHS policies/procedures for example Payment by Results, Coding, Patient Choice, Foundation Trusts, GIRFT, Model Hospital (D)

Good working knowledge of and proven interest in the NHS including understanding of key targets and the performance management framework. (D)

Up to date, in depth knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting procedures including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). (D)

Familiarity with relevant changes in clinical practice and the consequent impact on resource utilisation. (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

Excellent written communication skills including the ability to summarise highly complex financial issues into concise financial reports and prepare complex, multi- faceted business cases. (E)

Good verbal communication and presentation skills including the ability to explain highly complex financial issues clearly and persuasively to non-financial staff and communicate sensitive or contentious information in order to influence decision making. (E)

Excellent negotiation skills are required to overcome barriers to understanding arising from the complexity of issues. The ability to empathise with a conflicting point of view and work in a co-operative way in order to facilitate a workable compromise is essential. (E)

Standard keyboard skills. (E)

Strong inter-personal skills including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels from within the organisation and external stakeholders (E)

Awareness of organisational politics in order to keep healthcare professionals on board with the change and resource management agenda. (E)

Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams to manage change and achieve organisational goals (E)

Flexibility to work autonomously with the skills to make decisions independently and delegate effectively (E)

Proven ability to use own initiative, prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem solving skills effectively. (E)

Good understanding of operational issues and how organisational pressures affect broader resource utilisation. (E)

Experience of transformation and change management (E)

Strong analytical skills including the ability to make sound judgements and decisions on highly complex issues to minimise financial risk in situations where there is a multiplicity of targets / objectives, imperfect information and no obvious precedent. (E)

Ability to make judgements on financial risks where expert opinions may conflict is required. (E)

Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations, including formal meetings with Executive Directors and senior staff from external organisations. (E)

Confidence to advise on certain courses of action/decisions which may have far-reaching and long-term strategic consequences for the Trust. (E)

Commitment to development and training of staff (E)

Willingness to learn (E)

High levels of personal integrity and displays smart appearance (E)

Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation. (E)

Reliable, punctual, proactive approach. (E)

Ability to travel to fulfil the role, both between hospital sites and elsewhere, as required. (E)

Desirable

Comprehensive IT skills including the use of Financial Systems / General Ledgers. Experience with Microsoft Office products/other software packages including the ability to design highly complex spreadsheets, reports and databases to manipulate and analyse technical data and convert it into an accessible, user-friendly format. (D)

Member of the HFMA (D)

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For help with your application, contact: 

Bal Malhi 

Baljinder.Malhi@uhb.nhs.uk 

07789928834 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 8b 

Salary

£56164.00  to £65262.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-1069276DO 

Job locations

Regent Court 
 
 
 
 

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