Head of Finance - Central Reporting

Job summaryThe Finance department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS (ICHT) have recently approved a new structure . Due to expected timelines for permanent recruitment, we would like to offer a secondment opportunity for this role to initially cover the Head of Finance - Central Reporting role for the first 4 months whilst we await a confirmed start date for the substantive post holder.This secondment role will then evolve into providing support for other financial management tasks and the covering of gaps due to the timeline to recruit to new roles elsewhere in the structure.This is an opportunity for an individual willing to further their financial management experience, or for someone looking to develop some experience in a larger Trust, within financial management. The post is suitable for CCAB qualified with significant post qualification experience. We would be looking for someone with well rounded knowledge of NHS finance and who has previously led and managed a successful team.Planned interview date: w/c 20 May 2024Main duties of the jobThis role will support the internal and external reporting requirements of the Trust working with all areas of finance to ensure returns and reports are comprehensive, accurate and aid the decision making of the organisation. This will involve coordinating the month end process for the financial management team, setting the timetable and ensuring consistency in approach.There will be a responsibility for consolidation of the finance report for internal reporting to Board level, and will include managing the timetable with other teams, presenting the financial information in a way that aids the decision making of the organisation and it consistent across teams.The post holder will be the key contact for external submissions and any queries arising therein.The post holder will coordinate the in-year budget setting process, defining and setting the timetable, providing quality assurance on divisional plans and working with the financial management teams to ensure consistency across the organisation.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialCCAB qualified accountant or equivalentMandatory CPDDesirableQualification in change management or Project Management.Knowledge and SkillsEssentialAbility to solve complex and multi dimensional issues.Able to inspire others to raise performance levels.Able to produce reports using data that is comprehensive and meets requirements of operational partners.Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills which need to overcome significant barriers to acceptance.Able to work at flexible hours.ExperienceEssentialRelevant experience of finance leadership in a complex organisationExperience of working with Senior Managers within Finance and externalExperience of project management techniques to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, to scope and within budgetExperience of process redesign and of initiating and implementing change which will impact across a range of areas.Experience of leading on external Trust submissions in line with policy and timetableDesirableExperience of integrating automated solutions using RPA or AI to process improvement.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialCCAB qualified accountant or equivalentMandatory CPDDesirableQualification in change management or Project Management.Knowledge and SkillsEssentialAbility to solve complex and multi dimensional issues.Able to inspire others to raise performance levels.Able to produce reports using data that is comprehensive and meets requirements of operational partners.Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills which need to overcome significant barriers to acceptance.Able to work at flexible hours.ExperienceEssentialRelevant experience of finance leadership in a complex organisationExperience of working with Senior Managers within Finance and externalExperience of project management techniques to ensure successful delivery of projects on time, to scope and within budgetExperience of process redesign and of initiating and implementing change which will impact across a range of areas.Experience of leading on external Trust submissions in line with policy and timetableDesirableExperience of integrating automated solutions using RPA or AI to process improvement.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional informationCertificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalLondonW2 1NYEmployer's website University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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