Operational Director of Finance

An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of the operational finance portfolio at a large NHS Trust in the South East of England. Reporting directly to our newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, the Operational Director of Finance has functional responsibility for financial management & accounts, treasury & cash management, financial systems, payroll, capital accounting, financial aspects of property development & transactions, charitable fund accounting & contracting. In addition, you will take a key role in compliance with sound financial policies, procedures & the management of business & financial risk for the Trust. You will support the Trust in delivering an outstanding finance function for the benefit of staff & patients & is a key member of the Trust's senior leadership team. The post holder will provide leadership & direction to the Finance Directorate & will be responsible for the development, implementation & overall performance of financial operational
objectives that achieve the Trust's strategic aims & objectives as set by the Trust Executive., The Operational Director of Finance reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer & in partnership with the Strategic Director of Finance, be accountable for ensuring effective financial management of the Trust's overall budget; in addition to compliance with sound financial policies, procedures & the management of business & financial risk for the Trust. You will support the Trust in delivering an outstanding finance function for the benefit of all staff & patients & be a key member of the Trust's senior leadership team. Providing leadership & direction to the Finance Directorate (Operations) & be responsible for the development, implementation & overall performance of financial operational objectives that achieve the Trust's strategic aims & objectives as set by the Trust Executive.

The Operational Director of Finance will ensure there is a real focus on the delivery of Trust financial & business objectives; provide leadership, vision & direction across the Finance directorate, managing the delivery of a high-quality support service; play a central role in the leadership and future success of the organisation; advising the Trust Executive & Senior Management Teams on all aspects of:

Financial Management & Accounts

Treasury & cash management

Financial systems

Payroll

Capital accounting

Financial aspects of property development & transactions

To succeed in this role, you will have experience of operating at sub-board level in an NHS environment atAfC band 9 or VSM level, & ideally have worked as a Deputy CFO in a large NHS Trust. You will demonstrate an engaging & inclusive leadership style & have the credibility and gravitas to lead financial management in a complex acute setting.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.