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To provide support to the Operational Director of Finance on advising the Trust on operational matters relating to all aspects of finance within the Trust. To translate financial governance and assurance guidance both for the short and medium term. To contribute to the financial planning activities of the Trust and, in particular, provide financial input to major capital developments including the corporate appraisal of differential options. To lead, from a corporate perspective, the business planning activities of the Trust and oversee negotiations with the commissioners so that plans and service level agreements meet the objectives of the Trust. To corporately lead the annual budget setting process and ensure that budgets set are reflective of agreed commissioner contracts and account for key issues such as cost pressures, developments and CIP delivery plans. To ensure that financial and budgetary information is available to all levels of the organisation in a timely and accurate manner. To provide support and advice to all those with budgetary responsibility and ensure that all budget managers receive appropriate training and development to facilitate the best possible standards of patient care within available resources. Training and support should also be extended to non budget holders such as Non executive Directors. To work with the Operational Director of Finance and direct reports to develop and review financial systems, procedures and controls to ensure that the budgetary, accounting, income and expenditure systems operate efficiently to the highest professional standards. To co-ordinate the monitoring of financial performance against plan and advice the Director of Operational Finance on major variances and year end projections. To oversee the preparation of monthly reports to the Trust Board and committees on all aspects of financial performance. To support clinical and non-clinical areas in the preparation of business cases, paying particular attention to the financial and economic appraisal of such cases and the linking of these cases to the overall financial strategy of the Trust. To manage the department on a daily basis and provide leadership, direction and motivation through objective setting, regular performance reviews, training and development. To interpret NHS guidance and ensure that Trust financial goals and standards are set to achieve the required guidance outputs. To provide corporate assurance on all financial governance issues. The Deputy Director of Finance will be responsible for the coordination of delivery, to the Director of Operational Finance, of all statutory returns and required monitoring information e.g. Annual Accounts, Regional and National Submissions and National Cost Collection submissions To lead on the development, production and submission of any financial planning models to our regulators or ICB. To deputise as required for the Director of Operational Finance & Chief Finance Officer at key meetings including both internally and to external stakeholders. Responsible for production and maintenance of the Financial Risk Register. Take account of conflicting demands and complex facts, to analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of options for service developments. Ensure sound Financial Services (Debtors, Creditor Payments, Cashiers, Payroll, Procurement) are provided so as to meet statutory requirements, and customer expectations whilst providing value for money. Ensure that the statutory accounts for exchequer and charitable activities of the Trust are completed in accordance with required formats, timescales and professional accounting standards.

This post has corporate responsibility for all aspects of the operationalisation of the Trust’s financial strategy on a day to day basis. The post holder has direct line management of senior staff within the department and holds a significant standing within the organisation as a whole. The post holder will also have a key supporting role in the development of the following strategies; CIPs, operational planning, financial planning & reporting.

They will lead on the production of accurate and timely monthly financial information for reports to the Board of Directors, Board Sub Committees and other committees. They will be required to interpret complex and changing national policy and advise on the financial impact and expected duties coming out of the policy for the Trust and partners.

The post holder will lead the delivery of annual financial plans and their translation into agreed budgets across the organisation, inclusive of required CIP targets. In addition, the post holder leads on improving the development of PLICs with clinical engagement. They will also lead the information agenda to support continued operational performance.

In fulfilling this role they will be required to establish goals and standards to be achieved from a corporate financial perspective, reflective of any issued guidance both internally or given by our regulators. They must deputise for the Director of Operational Finance & Chief Finance Officer as appropriate and undertake all duties in line with the requirements of the role to support the delivery of:

• Financial governance and assurance

• Advice across a range of capital and revenue service changes

• Corporate responsibilities as a senior member of the Trust

The post-holder will be accountable for the review of all complex business cases and financial evaluation of Trust proposals. This will include understanding the local health economy and the potential impact of developments within other Trusts or ICB.

They will be accountable for recruiting, managing and development a team of staff who will provide a professional service to the Trust. This will involve managing professional and personal development needs.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and have the expertise to provide effective and innovative financial solutions, we want to hear from you. Join us at an exciting time as we strive to build a 'best-in-class' finance department, providing excellent financial and decision-making support to our operational and clinical colleagues.
• To provide support to the Operational Director of Finance on advising the Trust on operational matters relating to all aspects of finance within the Trust.
• To translate financial governance and assurance guidance both for the short and medium term.
• To contribute to the financial planning activities of the Trust and, in particular, provide financial input to major capital developments including the corporate appraisal of differential options.
• To lead, from a corporate perspective, the business planning activities of the Trust and oversee negotiations with the commissioners so that plans and service level agreements meet the objectives of the Trust.
• To corporately lead the annual budget setting process and ensure that budgets set are reflective of agreed commissioner contracts and account for key issues such as cost pressures, developments and CIP delivery plans.
• To ensure that financial and budgetary information is available to all levels of the organisation in a timely and accurate manner.
• To provide support and advice to all those with budgetary responsibility and ensure that all budget managers receive appropriate training and development to facilitate the best possible standards of patient care within available resources. Training and support should also be extended to non budget holders such as Non executive Directors.
• To work with the Operational Director of Finance and direct reports to develop and review financial systems, procedures and controls to ensure that the budgetary, accounting, income and expenditure systems operate efficiently to the highest professional standards.
• To co-ordinate the monitoring of financial performance against plan and advice the Director of Operational Finance on major variances and year end projections.
• To oversee the preparation of monthly reports to the Trust Board and committees on all aspects of financial performance.
• To support clinical and non-clinical areas in the preparation of business cases, paying particular attention to the financial and economic appraisal of such cases and the linking of these cases to the overall financial strategy of the Trust.
• To manage the department on a daily basis and provide leadership, direction and motivation through objective setting, regular performance reviews, training and development.
• To interpret NHS guidance and ensure that Trust financial goals and standards are set to achieve the required guidance outputs.
• To provide corporate assurance on all financial governance issues.
• The Deputy Director of Finance will be responsible for the coordination of delivery, to the Director of Operational Finance, of all statutory returns and required monitoring information e.g. Annual Accounts, Regional and National Submissions and National Cost Collection submissions
• To lead on the development, production and submission of any financial planning models to our regulators or ICB.
• To deputise as required for the Director of Operational Finance & Chief Finance Officer at key meetings including both internally and to external stakeholders.
• Responsible for production and maintenance of the Financial Risk Register.
• Take account of conflicting demands and complex facts, to analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of options for service developments.
• Ensure sound Financial Services (Debtors, Creditor Payments, Cashiers, Payroll, Procurement) are provided so as to meet statutory requirements, and customer expectations whilst providing value for money.
• Ensure that the statutory accounts for exchequer and charitable activities of the Trust are completed in accordance with required formats, timescales and professional accounting standards.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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To support the Finance Business Partners (FBPs) in being the financial and business strategy experts for a given Division. To oversee and manage the production of relevant Finance Department deliverables, such as monthly budget and Service Line Management (SLM) performance reports and annual processes, including budget setting and Income and Cost Improvement (ICIP) establishment. To be a key member of Divisional Management Teams and be responsible for leading the Divisions in the development of its financial strategy. To hold services to account for their financial practices and positions and will challenge departments core practices to ensure the successful financial management of departments. To provide day-to-day leadership of the Divisional Finance Teams and work with the FBPs to manage all staff and deliverables within their respective divisional teams in the Finance Department. To assist in the production of business cases that support the Divisional and organisational strategic direction. Alongside departmental management colleagues, to develop innovative ideas for savings schemes, testing the feasibility of schemes, ensuring robust project management of feasible schemes and initiating remedial action if required. Through close links to the Business Support Team, ensure that departmental teams are aware of the implications of changes in commissioning practice and that mitigating action is put in place as required. To be responsible for ensuring that all of the services provided by the departments are demonstrably cost effective and efficient. To Deputise for the Finance Business Partner as appropriate.

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of financial information to support the Trust management in making key decisions. This includes provision of information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts for consolidation into Board level and external reports. This will be completed through working closely with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Information. The post holder is a key and visible leader and manager within the finance department and key point of contact, both internally and externally. This is a key management role where considerable autonomy is given to interpret national and local policies, guidance and accounting standards. Chair of Finance department systems group, ensuring continual modernisation and improvement of finance systems To provide a comprehensive financial management and support service to the Trust, providing a range of advice concerning income, planning, PLICs and financial systems To take lead responsibility for the Trusts annual financial planning process combing income, expenditure plans ensuring triangulation with workforce and activity plans whilst adhering to corporate standards and timetables Responsible for annual national cost collection submissions, managing the Trusts managed service for costing Develop and maintain a suite of internal productivity metrics which are updated each month to provide continuous updates on value for money and areas for improvement Takes the lead on developing PLICs data including driving engagement, securing clinical input and education and training To support of the Deputy Director of Operational Finance to ensure the Trust makes effective use of the available financial resources in pursuit of agreed Divisional and Corporate goals. To deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance as appropriate. To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Income accountant, Head of Costing and Systems Accountant Ensure that the trusts values are at the heart of all decisions made and behaviours displayed. To actively engage and take a lead with Trusts Finance Staff Development (FSD) and Future Focused Finance (FFF) Lead, liaising with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and other National FSD/FFF Leads, ensuring that an effective, efficient and customer focused finance service is provided to the organisation. Provide leadership to the Overseas Team, who are members of the finance team responsible recovering charges for NHS treatment in relation to any person who is not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic finance professional to join the Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Planning.

About the Role:As the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Planning, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Trust management with a comprehensive range of financial information essential for key decision-making. Your responsibilities will include providing information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts and consolidating these into Board level and external reports. Working closely with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Information, you will be a key and visible leader within the finance department and a primary contact both internally and externally.

Note: This role is being advertised for an extended period to compensate for prebooked holidays and ensure interested candidates are not placed at a disadvantage over the school summer holiday period. Interviews will take place in September.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Trust’s annual financial planning process, combining income and expenditure plans while ensuring alignment with workforce and activity plans.
• Oversee the Trust’s annual national cost collection submissions and manage the Trust’s managed service for costing.
• Develop and maintain internal productivity metrics to provide continuous updates on value for money and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote financial awareness and skills at all levels through finance workshops and regular financial briefings to Executive Directors and senior staff.
• Work closely with the Divisional Management Teams and the Business Intelligence function to ensure accurate and understandable financial information and advice.
• Manage the contracts with Integrated Care Board (ICB), Provider Collaborative, and wider system partners.
• Provide leadership to the Overseas Team, responsible for recovering charges for NHS treatment from individuals not ordinarily resident in the UK.

Join Our Team:If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and have the expertise to provide effective and innovative financial solutions, we want to hear from you. Join us at an exciting time as we strive to build a 'best-in-class' finance department, providing excellent financial and decision-making support to our operational and clinical colleagues.

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of financial information to support the Trust management in making key decisions. This includes provision of information for the inclusion in the monthly management accounts for consolidation into Board level and external reports. This will be completed through working closely with the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Information.

The post holder is a key and visible leader and manager within the finance department and key point of contact, both internally and externally.

This is a key management role where considerable autonomy is given to interpret national and local policies, guidance and accounting standards.

Chair of Finance department systems group, ensuring continual modernisation and improvement of finance systems

To provide a comprehensive financial management and support service to the Trust, providing a range of advice concerning income, planning, PLICs and financial systems

To take lead responsibility for the Trust’s annual financial planning process combing income, expenditure plans ensuring triangulation with workforce and activity plans whilst adhering to corporate standards and timetables

Responsible for annual national cost collection submissions, managing the Trust’s managed service for costing

Develop and maintain a suite of internal productivity metrics which are updated each month to provide continuous updates on value for money and areas for improvement



Takes the lead on developing PLICs data including driving engagement, securing clinical input and education and training

To support of the Deputy Director of Operational Finance to ensure the Trust makes effective use of the available financial resources in pursuit of agreed Divisional and Corporate goals.

To deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance as appropriate.

To be responsible for the day-to-day management of Income accountant, Head of Costing and Systems Accountant

Ensure that the trusts values are at the heart of all decisions made and behaviours displayed.

To actively engage and take a lead with Trust’s Finance Staff Development (FSD) and Future Focused Finance (FFF) Lead, liaising with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and other National FSD/FFF Leads, ensuring that an effective, efficient and customer focused finance service is provided to the organisation.

Provide leadership to the Overseas Team, who are members of the finance team responsible recovering charges for NHS treatment in relation to any person who is not ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

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