Deputy Director of Finance
- NHS
- Full Time
- Canterbury
- 105385.00 - 121271.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
There has never been a more exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, and we are looking to appoint a Deputy Director of Finance. This opportunity to join our finance leadership team comes at a time that has never been more important, as we shape and deliver our strategy and work towards better outcomes for patients.
Main duties of the job
As our Deputy Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the delivery of effective, timely and accurate financial performance information, having oversight of all aspects of financial management whilst operating as part of the senior leadership team for one of the largest Trusts in the country. In this role you will have a close relationship with the Trust's Chief Finance Officer and will collaborative regularly with the wider Executive team and wider Trust leaders and colleagues.
We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record of success at in the NHS or wider public sector. With a track record of resilience, you will be able to adapt to the changing expectations within the NHS, dealing with the complex challenges facing providers, being able to question and advise the CFO and Director of Finance accordingly. A key part of your role will be leading and developing a strong and highly mature finance team in a fast-paced environment, inspiring confidence and encouraging development.
About us
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to continually improving the outcomes for our population, ensuring that all who use our services are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to delivering the most efficient, safe and effective hospital services through engagement with our staff and through collaborative working with partners across the integrated health and care system.
Job responsibilities
If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adrian Watts from our recruitment partners on eastkent@mlcpartners.co.uk. Please send your CV and personal statement, stating your motivations to apply and then describing how you meet the role specific requirements given your skills and experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- CCAB Qualified
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Additional qualification or current personal and professional development plans
- bring added value to the role e.g. leadership training
Skills and experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years financial experience operating at a senior level with a large complex organisation
- Significant staff management experience
- Experience of report writing and presentation
- Excellent financial spreadsheet and analytical skills
Desirable
- Senior management NHS experience
- Capacity to work with all stakeholders and accept that the wider interests of the Trust and or health community may require compromise
- Ability to remain effective and make rational decisions when under high pressure and working to tight deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
