Job Summary
Chief Finance Officer
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) on a permanent basis to provide strategic and operational leadership to the finance, performance, and resources portfolio as a joint appointment.
Reporting to the Managing Director and a key member of the Board, you will play a key role in creating the financial environment that underpins our capabilities to deliver on our vision and ambitions as we implement our Joint Trust Strategy.
We are looking for a skilled, professional leader with the experience and ambition to drive excellence in financial management, providing visible and transformational leadership in financial services, planning, procurement and business intelligence.
A proven senior finance leader, with significant NHS Board‑level experience, a track record of delivering financial recovery, performance improvement and organisational change, strong skills in strategic financial planning, governance and risk management, and the ability to work effectively in complex partnership environments, is required. Professional accountancy qualifications and active membership of a recognised body are essential.
The successful candidate will maintain the highest standards of probity, leadership and public service in line with NHS values and Fit and Proper Person requirements.
Key Working Relationships
* Board of Directors
* Trust Executive Team and Senior Managers
* ICB, NHS England (and successor), Care Quality Commission, Health and Wellbeing Board, Overview and Scrutiny Committee
* Local Authority and other local providers including Primary Care, Mental Health and Social Services
* Local Voluntary and Representative Groups
Key Result Areas
* Corporate – As an Executive Director for the Trust Board, contribute to the vision and strategic direction, financial viability and relevant operational and delivery plans for the organisation.
* Ensure that all key financial management issues and associated risks are appropriately discussed and planned for.
* Develop and maintain productive relationships with all partners in the local health and social care community and support delivery of the annual plans of the Trust’s clinical divisions and directorates.
* Lead financial aspects of the transition to Lead Provider / Accountable Care Organisation.
* Line manage and provide professional leadership for the CFO portfolio.
Financial Systems and Controls
* Provide professional leadership to the implementation of the Trust's financial strategy and operational plan, managing and monitoring the deployment of effective financial plans to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.
* Oversee all financial systems and internal controls, including the development and modification of accounting systems when required.
* Maintain and develop financial policies that ensure the provision of high‑quality healthcare and, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, effective systems to measure performance efficiency.
* Ensure comprehensive arrangements for standing orders, standing financial instructions, counter‑fraud policy, state of internal control, and lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s financial risk‑management strategy.
* Promote effective use of Trust resources and lead cost‑improvement and best‑value programmes.
* Ensure effective development and use of service‑line financial and activity analysis to optimise the contribution of business units and specialities.
* Advise the Trust on its banking and investment needs and manage agreed arrangements.
* Work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer to ensure the development and delivery of strategic capital plans supporting the Trust’s strategic priorities, estates plan and operational needs.
Audit
* Manage relationships with internal and external audit functions and, with the Managing Director/Chief Executive, play a leading role in liaison with any regulatory bodies.
* Ensure the timely production of the annual accounts that support the ongoing viability of the Trust.
* Ensure an effective audit management process exists and action is taken on recommendations.
* Develop and implement an effective strategy for the efficient management, utilisation, safe custody and protection of ownership of the Trust’s fixed assets including real estate.
Strategic Relationships, Communication & Professional Issues
* Develop effective working relationships and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to support delivery of the Trust’s strategy.
* Lead commissioning service agreements and ensure that appropriately robust income agreements are achieved.
* Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial and performance information to external bodies as required.
* Ensure professional staff and managers have a clear understanding of the external environment, the Trust strategy, associated financial plan and their role in its delivery; communicate clearly and consistently both within the organisation and externally.
* Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the key determinants of health and healthcare provision and funding, including national policies and frameworks.
* Provide visible leadership and expert financial advice within the Trust, ensuring adherence to and promoting high standards of probity and professional behaviour and incorporating risk management and other techniques in decision‑making.
* Understand and comply with the Trust’s statutory responsibilities for professional self‑regulation, corporate governance, controls assurance and legal liabilities.
On‑Call and Other Responsibilities
Participate in the Trust Executive on‑call rota and provide leadership, advice and guidance. Act as the Trust Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) as required, working with the Caldicott Guardian and Information Governance Functions.
Person Specification
Essential
* Please see detailed Job Description and Personal Specification.
Desirable
* Please see detailed Job Description and Personal Specification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Directors C26054, Warwick Hospital, Warwick, CV34 5BW
Website: https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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