The role of a Senior Financial Strategist involves working closely with the Finance Business Partner to provide comprehensive financial services to senior leadership and directors.
Key responsibilities include:
* Producing and consolidating financial reports for senior leadership and the Board, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational goals.
* Delivering financial insights that support strategic planning, performance improvement, and risk management.
* Championing continuous improvement in financial processes and promoting value for money across services.
* Acting as deputy to the Finance Business Partner when required and supporting team leadership.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience in financial services along with leadership experience. CCAB qualification or part-qualified is preferred.
Responsibilities may also include leading, developing and supporting a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and training to both finance and non-finance staff to build financial capability across the organisation, and representing the Trust on financial matters in regional and national forums.
Additional responsibilities may include driving integration between financial performance, risk and service delivery, leading or contributing to key working groups and transformation projects across the organisation, and safeguarding sensitive financial data and managing the use of finance-related systems and assets responsibly.
Ultimately, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, proactive finance services that adapt to changing organisational needs and promote a culture of fairness, inclusion, professionalism and accountability.
Purpose of the role is to deliver accurate, timely and strategic financial advice and contribute to business planning, performance improvement and decision-making by aligning financial data with service outcomes.
This role requires effective communication, strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and develop a team of finance professionals.