Job Summary
Symphony Healthcare Services Limited, a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial sustainability, estates strategy, and data‑driven decision making across 21 business sites. The role reports to the Managing Director with a functional line to the Trust’s CFO, and provides strategic influence and operational leadership in a regulated NHS environment.
Main responsibilities
* Executive accountability for all financial, estates, and data functions, providing leadership and insights at Board level.
* Trusted advisor to the Managing Director, Board and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, driving transformational change across finance systems and processes.
* Lead the Finance Team and Data Hub, developing high‑performing, resilient teams.
* Develop and implement the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring robust control, governance and NHS compliance.
* Oversee financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting, including detailed practice‑level budgets and monthly variance analysis.
* Prepare and sign off annual statutory accounts and lead interim and year‑end external audits.
* Deliver financial due diligence for practice integrations, service developments and growth opportunities.
* Actively manage cash flow and liquidity, working closely with banks and other key stakeholders.
* Strategically oversee the estates portfolio, ensuring value for money, compliance and sustainability.
* Provide strategic oversight of MIS capability to measure performance and drive decision‑making.
* Attend and contribute to Symphony Board Meetings and parent company Finance Committees as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential: Chartered accountant qualifying in a top 4 firm (or equivalent), up‑to‑date technical accounting knowledge and provision of statutory accounts from Trial Balance.
* Proven track record of financial management and change management in a growing organisation.
* Experience working with executive and non‑executive directors.
* Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
* Knowledge of primary care finances, funding streams and NHS frameworks.
* Programme and project management skills.
* Commercial real‑estate and operating lease knowledge.
* Experience delivering cash‑flow analysis and liquidity management.
* Desirable: Demonstrative understanding of the legal process, exposure to and knowledge of corporate banking / financing.
Person Specification
* Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery and commercial skills.
* Ability to handle simultaneous transactions, work to tight deadlines and make decisions without supervision.
* Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
* Experience in a regulated NHS setting is preferred.
Additional Information
Salary £73,365 – £93,075 per year, permanent full‑time contract. Working pattern includes flexible and remote options. Locations: Barrington House, Watercombe Park, Yeovil, Somerset. Reference number E0215‑FD03‑2026.
Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups. The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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