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Are you looking to progress and develop your career in a senior leadership role in NHS Finance, working as part of a fast‑paced, compassionate, and innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to lead the Financial Governance and Control team.
Overview
This position will support the Assistant Director of Finance by providing robust financial accounting support, governance, and advice to Gateshead Health NHS FT.
Responsibilities
* Lead, in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Finance, the Governance and Control function
* Lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of cash management, debt recovery and working capital strategies in line with Trust requirements and regulatory guidance
* Be the lead financial professional for capital planning, reporting and monitoring
* Lead on the Group treasury management function, including treasury management policy between the Trust and its subsidiary
* Attend and service the Audit Committee, overseeing issues of governance including production and maintenance of Standard Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation, and liaison with internal and external audit
* Provide effective liaison with both Internal Audit, External Audit and Counter Fraud during the annual accounts process
* Be responsible for provision of information and advice to the Charitable Funds Committee and be a member of the Charitable Funds Operational Group
* Operate within an agile working model of working from home and the hospital site
Qualifications & Experience
This role requires excellent leadership qualities and strong communication skills in order to support the Financial Governance and Control Team. The post holder should have significant post‑qualification experience to provide expert financial advice and support to both the finance team and the senior management team across the organisation. The post holder should possess excellent problem‑solving, planning and organisation skills in order to meet the essential criteria for the role.
Benefits
Opportunity to bring innovative ideas to develop and enhance the use of digital solutions to improve financial accounting and reporting. Access to a generous annual leave and pension scheme, agile and flexible working, and continued learning and development opportunities.
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