Finance Director for Symphony Healthcare (CV applications permitted)
Symphony Healthcare Services Limited (a subsidiary ofSomerset NHS Foundation Trust) are an ambitious NHS general practiceorganisation in Somerset, who are currently looking to recruit a commerciallydriven, forward-thinking and hands-on Finance Director.As Finance Director, you will play a central role in shaping the organisationsfinancial sustainability, estates strategy and data-driven decision making.
Reporting to the Managing Director with a functionalline into the Trusts CFO, you will be an integral member of SymphonysDirector Team and will work closely with managers tosupport service transformation, growth and long-term resilience acrossSymphonys 21 business sites.This role offers a genuine balance of strategic influence and practicaloperational leadership, suited to an individual who thrives in complex,regulated environments and is motivated by delivering high-quality,value-for-money patient care.
You will be a credible and assured finance leader withsignificant experience (ideally within in the NHS) and join Symphony with technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability toinfluence across multiple arenas.
The nature of this very broad ranging roledemands that you will also need to operate at a very practical level workingacross all levels and disciplines within the business.
Most importantly, youwill be motivated by making a tangible difference and supporting frontline NHSservices through strong financial stewardship.
Main duties of the job
As Symphony's Finance Director, you will have executive accountability for all financial, estates and datafunctions, providing professional leadership, assurance and insight at Boardlevel and across the wider organisation.
You will be a trusted advisor to the Managing Director,Board and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, with a clear mandate todrivetransformational change across finance systems and processes, whilst improvingoverall efficiency.
Sample of key responsibilities:
Provide executive leadership of the Finance Team and Data Hub, developinghigh-performing, resilient teamsLead the organisations financial strategy, ensuring robust control,governance and compliance within NHS frameworksOversee financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting, includingdetailed practice-level budgets and monthly variance analysisPrepare and sign off annual statutory accounts and lead interim and year-endexternal auditsDeliver financial due diligence and financial leadership for practiceintegrations, service developments and growth opportunitiesActively manage cash flow and liquidity, working closely with banks and otherkey stakeholdersProvide strategic oversight of the organisations estates portfolio, ensuringvalue for money, compliance and sustainability
*** Please read the job description & person specification in the attached Recruitment Information Pack before applying.
The pack also contains extra information, useful details & key dates of the process ***
About us
Established in 2016, SymphonyHealthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. Theorganisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.
Symphony is a subsidiary ofSomerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communitys to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practiceteams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patientsand staff.
Symphony welcomesapplications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. Whenundertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committedto equality opportunity for all.
Symphony offers an NHS orNEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrificeschemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day ofemployment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).
We look forward to hearingfrom you and receiving your application.
Job responsibilities
Working with a highly energetic andcreative team, this role will suit someone of high intellect and energy, who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery and commercial skills.
They must be capable of handling simultaneous transactions, working to tight deadlines, able to take decisions without supervision and with strong technical andinterpersonal skills.
Reportingto the Managing Director and a member of the Director Team, responsible andaccountable for all financial and property related aspects including:
Managementand leadership of the Finance Team (3.4 WTE)
Managementand leadership of the Data Hub (4.6 WTE)
Hands-onoperational financial control and reporting
Financialplanning and analysis including preparation of detailed practice level budgetsand monthly variance analysis
Preparationof annual statutory accounts
Deliveryof interim and final external audits in line with parent company timetable
Providefinancial due diligence for potential new practice integrations
Workclosely with bank and other stakeholders to manage liquidity of Symphony
Workclosely with landlords and other third party providers to manage Symphonyestate
Identifyingcost saving opportunities within the growing organisation and the developmentof an effective procurement function
Modellingthe financial impact of new models of care including identification of costsavings or other efficiencies
Liaisingwith the senior finance team and directors of parent company
OverseeMIS capability of the business to measure performance and drive decision making
Attendand contribute to Symphony Board Meetings
Attendparent company Finance Committees where appropriate
Pleasenote:
Thisjob description is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to work with in anyarea not specifically covered or referred to above, for thewellbeing of a practice / site, as and when required.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Knowledge of primary care finances including complexity of funding streams
* Programme and project management skills
* Leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and for them to understand your performance expectations
* Excellent interpersonal, communications and influencing skills
* Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
* Ability to develop a small team of skilled professionals, and build
* the capability of individual team members over time
* Excellent analytical skills, including analysis of data
* Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and
* external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
* Understanding of commercial real estate and operating leases
* N/A
Qualifications
* Chartered accountant qualifying in a top 4 firm (or equivalent)
* Continuing professional development and advanced management education
* N/A
Experience
* Up-to-date technical accounting knowledge and preparation of statutory accounts from Trial Balance
* Proven track record of financial management and change management in a growing organisation
* Experience of working executive and non-executive directors
* Identification of issues and structural problems, leading quantitative and qualitative analysis and taking actions
* Creation and maintenance of a working environment that supports individual growth and high performing and loyal teams
* Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality
* Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
* Actively develops themselves and others
* Demonstrative understanding of the legal process
* Exposure to and knowledge of corporate banking / financing
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.
Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working
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