This leadership post sits within the Salisbury Finance Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is a partner in the new BSW Hospitals Group. The postholder leads a financial services team that prepares the statutory accounts and annual report and keeps working relationships with internal and external auditors. The role offers a chance to shape how finance operates as the group develops. A CCAB qualification and senior public-sector leadership experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Lead an efficient, effective and high-quality financial services team that meets statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements
- Deliver the statutory Annual Accounts, Charitable Accounts and Annual Report
- Develop and maintain key relationships with internal and external auditors
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and monitoring arrangements are in place
- Shape and influence how Financial Services operates in future, driving development, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Build subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop strong service delivery
What’s required
Qualifications
- CCAB qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience in a public sector organisation
- Experience of financial modelling and scenario planning
- Proven experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Experience managing and developing finance staff
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS financial planning frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of financial governance and assurance requirements
- Understanding of productivity and efficiency programmes within healthcare
- Translating complex financial data into clear strategic insight
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Other
- Strategic thinking and seeing the bigger organisational picture
Nice to have
- Knowledge of NHS finances
- Experience writing Board or Executive level reports
- Experience working in a multi-organisation or group finance model
- Experience supporting organisational transformation or service redesign
What’s offered
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Staff discounts
- Onsite facilities
- Flexible working to balance work and personal commitments
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