Deputy Director of Finance

Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Civic Centre Doncaster
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£99,891 - £114,949 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2024 23:59
Deputy Director of FinanceBand 9Job overviewThe Deputy Director of Finance will provide strategic and inclusive leadership and direction to the Finance Department and will be accountable to the Chief Finance Officer for the overall day-to-day performance of the Finance Department. As the Deputy Director of Finance, you will lead on the delivery of a high quality, effective, proactive and professional strategic and operational finance function, supporting the development of the capability and capacity within the department to meet the evolving needs of the organisation for financial services, information, support and guidance.Main duties of the jobThe role will:• Provide strategic and inclusive leadership/line management to the four areas within the finance department including direct line management of the heads of procurement, projects, planning and costing, financial control and business services.• Act as a role model for the DBTH Way and We Care Values• Ensure a comprehensive and pro-active service is provided to the organisation across management accounts, income and contracting, costing, financial accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, capital, treasury management and charitable funds.• Provide specific senior input to highly complex issues requiring strategic financial advice.• Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer as appropriate, and represent the Trust, both internally and externally at senior level taking full accountability for any decisions taken on their behalfWorking for our organisationDBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:• Extensive range of learning opportunities• NHS Pension Scheme• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providersDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.Person specificationQualificationsFully qualified chartered accountant (CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent experienceEvidence of continued professional development post qualificationFormal management training, as a minimum covering negotiation skills, presentation skills, change management and leadershipExperienceMinimum 5 years post qualification experience in a senior leadership role within the Finance functionExperience of working at a senior level in a large, complex, multi-professional organisationDetailed knowledge of the NHS Financial regime and the relevant standards and guidance (Financial Reporting Manual etc)Experience across a broad range of financial disciplines, including but not limited to: • Financial Accounting • Treasury Management • Capital • Charitable Funds • Management Accounts • Costing • Income and ContractsSignificant experience of managing teams of staff including both junior and very senior professional staffExperience working in an Acute hospital environmentExperience managing change within large organisationsExperience in commissioning and contractingExposure to national level discussions on policy formulation or implementation - for example contribution to HFMA or FTN workPersonal Attributes & SkillsAbility to work effectively within various teams concurrently, respecting diverse opinions and approachesAbility to clearly present complex issues to diverse audiencesAbility to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally in both written form and verballySignificant experience of producing detailed and effective business plans for complex organisationsAbility to plan and manage the workloads of numerous interlinked teams of staff________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email.If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken In line with other NHS organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.As a Trust we value HONESTY from our staff and therefore we encourage applicants to tell us about convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, regardless of when they took place, in the application and interview process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences which will be discussed in a meeting between yourself, the Recruitment Team and your potential line manager. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience required for the post. The 'Supporting Information' area on the application form is available if you wish to expand on your skills and experience. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a high level of applications therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name
Jon Sargeant
Job title
Chief Finance Officer
Email address
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Telephone number
01909571025
Additional information
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