Head of Finance - Research & Innovation (R&I) and International Private Patients (IP&C)

An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a "Head of Finance - Research & Innovation (R&I) and International Private Patients (IP&C)" to join our Finance Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the financial aspects of the R&I and IPC directorates with responsibility for the direct line management of all finance staff in R&I and IPC Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the financial aspects of the R&I and IPC directorates with responsibility for the direct line management of all finance staff in R&I and IPC. The responsibilities include ensuring efficient and effective business systems are in place with appropriate policies and processes; Oversight of the planning and preparation of performance information to inform the strategic direction of both directorates, which will encompass benchmarking, business planning and costing information; and leading on the generation of UK based and overseas business opportunity business cases and proposals. Working for our organisation GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, Fully Qualified CCAB or CIMA Accountant
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Attendance on a management training programme, Awareness of current NHS and Private Healthcare policies and priorities
• Knowledgeable in Business development in relation to the healthcare sector
• Knowledge of computerised financial and hospital systems
• Previous experience of commercial analysis to support commercial negotiations and/or reimbursement methodologies required.
• A demonstrable track-record over several roles (or equivalent experience) in healthcare contract management, negotiations, pricing, hospital and/or professional billing, finance, analytics, and/or hospital administration within a hospital, health insurance, or consulting environment strongly preferred.
• Business analysis so as to be able to demonstrate a thorough grasp of cost and income drivers to deliver improved financial contribution
• Presentation of financial and non-financial information to financial and non-financial staff
• Creating and delivering internal business cases and external business proposals through engagement with clinical and non-clinical colleagues
• Significant experience managing teams
• Experience of managing robust governance and performance management systems
• Experience of developing staff, succession planning and team building
Desirable criteria
• Excellent understanding of the expectations and cultural challenges of International and Private patients and associated Stakeholders, Excellent interpersonal, managerial, organisational and influencing skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, Excellent written and presentation skills
• Ability to operate and think laterally at an operational and strategic level
• Ability to give financial and business advice and contribute to business planning processes
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial and innovate approach to problem solving
• Effective Team Player, able to work within and across different teams
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively and to work without supervision and own initiative
  
  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, the largest centre in the UK for children and young people with heart or brain problems, and the largest centre in Europe for children and young people with cancer. It works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.
The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children and young people served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions. Many children and young people need the help of different specialist teams. Improvements in health care and diagnosis mean that many children and young people have dramatically improved survival rates and more therapeutic options than was the case 10 years ago. Sadly though, many of the children cared for at GOSH still have life threatening or life-limiting conditions. The hospital receives over 255,000 patient visits (inpatient admissions or outpatient appointments) a year and carries our approximately 18,800 operations each year. The hospital has 383 patient beds, including 44 intensive care beds (21 CICU, 15 PICU and 8 NICU). Many of the children and young people on our wards require high dependency care or are classed as ward intensive care, requiring one-to-one nursing. Around 4,100 full-time and part-time staff work at the hospital. The ICH has around 600 staff. Many senior staff have roles in both organisations.