Job summary Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity for a Band 8c Pathology Network Head of Finance. This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills and support the delivery a programme of key projects within a developing Pathology network. The role will be hosted by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust but will be based across the Sussex Pathology Network (SPN) which includes three Trusts: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) SPN is a Pathology Network across ESHT, UHSx and QVH. We are an innovative partnership of NHS pathology services, established to secure and develop pathology services for clinicians and their patients, Surrey and Sussex. We provide pathology services in a wide variety of settings, serving our founding Trusts, other NHS and private hospitals and primary care organisations. Main duties of the job The postholder will work closely with the SPN management team, leading on the provision of comprehensive financial advice and supporting it in delivering financial performance in line with the agreed financial plan to enable the achievement of its 10-year finance model. They will develop and provide reports at month end, and against capital allocations and will be key to business case development - financial and economic modelling. The postholder will understand and apply the requirements of operating in a growing and competitive market and the impact of a commercially-driven approach, and will contribute to the business planning process and service developments. The post holder may be required to work at any of the Network Provider sites across the footprint, in line with the needs of the programmes. The responsibilities and nature of the role may evolve as the implementation of the SPN progresses. East SussexHealthcare NHS Trust is the host organisation for theSPN, andispart of an NHS Provider Collaborative in Sussex. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. 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Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main and key responsibilities of this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) recognised qualification. Evidence of participating in Continuing Professional Development to the required level expected of a Professional Accountancy Body. Degree, plus further managerial qualification e.g. MBA. Member of an appropriate professional registration body, e.g. CIMA. Experience Essential Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance/management role (equivalent to Master's level), including Directorate Finance Manager experience Experience communicating complex financial and performance information to non-finance and senior audiences Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior managers across disciplines Desirable Senior management experience within the NHS or a large, complex organisation Experience working in a commercial or business growth environment Skills Essential Strong decision-making skills involving complex and sometimes conflicting information High level of IT literacy, including financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases Skilled in training non-financial managers in finance-related matters Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with management teams Understanding of how IT systems support planning and performance monitoring Desirable Ability to work on a diverse set of projects at one time and to meet strict deadlines. Confidence to negotiate with other senior managers in the Trust to ensure financial plans are adhered to. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) recognised qualification. Evidence of participating in Continuing Professional Development to the required level expected of a Professional Accountancy Body. Degree, plus further managerial qualification e.g. MBA. Member of an appropriate professional registration body, e.g. CIMA. Experience Essential Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance/management role (equivalent to Master's level), including Directorate Finance Manager experience Experience communicating complex financial and performance information to non-finance and senior audiences Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior managers across disciplines Desirable Senior management experience within the NHS or a large, complex organisation Experience working in a commercial or business growth environment Skills Essential Strong decision-making skills involving complex and sometimes conflicting information High level of IT literacy, including financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases Skilled in training non-financial managers in finance-related matters Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with management teams Understanding of how IT systems support planning and performance monitoring Desirable Ability to work on a diverse set of projects at one time and to meet strict deadlines. Confidence to negotiate with other senior managers in the Trust to ensure financial plans are adhered to. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address ESHT Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Employer's website