Deputy Head of Finance
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newtown, Cambridge
Deputy Head of Finance
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newtown, Cambridge
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 29 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ca46c0d856c54a1b9d5f0ff65354ba1b
Full Job Description
The purpose of the post is to support the senior business unit teams. The post will provide in depth analytical support to their Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance will represent the finance function at Management & Operational meetings and provide strategic financial and business planning advice in line with Trust objectives. The post holder is expected to interpret Trust policy and be skilled in presenting highly complex, and sometimes uncomfortable, information and make persuasive arguments for a course of action to a range of senior managers., The Deputy Head of Finance will provide expert knowledge on financial issues in the context of NHS finance policies and will be experienced in financial management.
At all times the Deputy Head of Finance must ensure that statutory, NHS and other returns conform to national accounting standards to reflect a true and fair view and meet national and Trust timescales. The post holder must adhere to Professional Bodies' requirement for Continuing Professional Development, maintain an understanding of changes in the NHS Financial Regime and, guided by national policy, develop implementation strategies.
The Deputy Head of Finance is expected to ensure that finance systems and processes are appropriate and efficient to meet the business needs of the Trust.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.