Head of Financial Management - #145747

Working with the Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance, the Head of Financial Management will coordinate financial performance, planning and reporting activities and functions across the Trust, which has a budget of c£600m and approximately 7,000. You will support the delivery of key financial targets / regulatory requirements, and as part of a collective leadership team develop the financial performance framework, leading, coordinating and directing the Trust's financial management teams to provide excellent financial information to support the Trust in delivering our short and medium term financial plans.

The post holder will support the implementation of the Hospital Transformation Programme (£312m capital investment), taking a lead for the revenue changes, working with clinical colleagues for skill changes and monitoring of benefits.

The post holder will, as part of the finance leadership team, play a key role in promoting an organisational culture that actively promotes the Trust's Vision and Values and positively engages staff, service users and other stakeholders in quality improvement and service transformation.

• Ensure effective financial systems are in place to deliver a full understanding of current financial performance, key variances and their causes and drivers, and effective financial forecasting to the wider organisation.
• Co-ordinate production of the Trusts monthly management accounts, and ensure accurate production of monthly financial information, including the monthly management accounts, within the timescales determined by the Trust.
• Ensure that reports are of the highest quality by defining the quality assurance process and ensuring that key validations and reconciliations are completed.
• Ensure that there is a rigorous review process of the final monthly positions and year-end forecasts and all financial forecasts are operationally owned.
• Support the production of the statutory annual accounts including the provision of information and co-ordination of stock-takes across operational areas.
• Promote and ensure an environment of strong financial control within the Trust, including managing and developing the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and other financial policies including the scheme of delegation.
• Oversee business case development and financial modelling to support the Trust in making sound financial decisions.
  
  

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The finance department at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has recently been recognised at the HFMA awards, winning both the Finance Team of the Year and Havelock Training Awards. This is a great achievement and something we are extremely proud of. Why not come and join our award winning team and be part of our continued journey.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adam Winstanley Job title: Deputy Director of Finance Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07749701218