The overarching aim of this role is to provide financial direction and guidance to a Clinical Care Group, and ensure rigorous financial control is implemented and maintained. They will promote the highest standards of financial management and governance. There are 2 full time posts available. The post holder will be a vital and integral member of an Executive Management Team for more than one Directorate and/or Care Group. They will provide strategic financial and business planning advice to these teams. The post holder operates as part of the core Care Group teams, working closely with the Operations Director (as the Accountable Officer) and Nurse Director and contributing to, and influencing major strategic and operational decisions. Main duties of the job Provide financial advice and information to a Care Group in order they meet the targets set by the Board of Directors, particularly those relating to managing expenditure within budget and meeting patient activity targets from available resources, in order to deliver an efficient and cost-effective service. Produce financial monitoring information to a strict monthly timetable for the relevant directorates. This includes budget reports for Directors and managers and a formal finance report for the Directorate management team and Trust Executive Group which takes account of the Directorate financial position in terms of both expenditure and income variations (in relation to performance against patient activity targets). Work with Directorate Management teams to take action to address in-year and underlying deficits and plan for the challenges presented by NHS efficiency targets in future years. Work with Directorate Management teams to develop Efficiency Programmes. To provide challenge and rigour as part of this process to ensure that programmes are robust and deliverable to timescale. To ensure savings achieved are monitored and accurately reported to TEG and Board of Directors. Maintain a staffing establishment control system for each Directorate and be responsible for co-authorising all Vacancy Requests to Recruit prior to submission to the Care Group Vacancy Control Panel. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. The role operates on a hybrid basis with time working both on site and remotely. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • CCAB or CIMA Qualified Desirable • Honours degree • Relevant Postgraduate Qualification Experience Essential • Demonstrable relevant post qualification experience • Demonstrable experience in Financial Management of large departments or Directorates within a large organisation • Demonstrable experience in leading the implementation of Financial Management arrangements in complex organisations • Working Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, procedures and policies particularly pertinent to the NHS • Experience of financial systems and in particular demonstrably good IT skills including Advanced Excel skills and Budgeting software Desirable • NHS Finance in an Acute Hospital • Experience of Integrated ledger systems Further Training • Evidence of relevant CPD Special Skills/Aptitudes • High degree of numeracy • Understanding and interpretation skills necessary to perform technical expert adviser role • Good communication skills • Verbal reasoning • Skills to undertake highly complex and involved analysis producing results that may have material consequences for the Organisation • Ability to meet deadlines through effective organisational and planning skills. • Ability to work under own initiative.