South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is one of 10 ambulance services in England, serving the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex, and Surrey for Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our finance team as Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Trust's senior leadership, reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining homeworking with regular attendance at the Trust's headquarters in Bicester and other SCAS locations as needed. More information about SCAS can be found at www.scas.nhs.uk.
Please note: Staff affected by the internal corporate review may be considered ahead of other applicants, depending on their at-risk status (please see the Organisational Change Procedure and Redeployment).
The Head of Finance will lead a team of 15 WTE and oversee all aspects of financial management, including monthly reporting, budget control, forecasting, maintenance of financial systems, and the development of Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Information Costing Systems.
The role also involves providing leadership across the Finance directorate and deputising for the Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer as needed.
Benefits We Offer
* Full training and ongoing support throughout your employment.
* Holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
* Access to continuous professional development and career opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
* Occupational Health support and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS discounts at over 200 stores including holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, and clothing.
* Staff networking and support groups.
About Us
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency, urgent care, non-emergency healthcare services, and commercial logistics. We serve populations across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex, supporting over 7 million people and answering over 500,000 urgent calls annually. Our team comprises 4,551 staff and over 1,100 volunteers, operating 24/7.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Alan Monks
* Job Title: Deputy Chief Financial Officer
* Email: alan.monks@scas.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 01869 365000
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