Director of Finance and Corporate Services

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services will provide strategic leadership across finance, corporate services and organisational infrastructure.

The postholder will lead the organisations finance function and corporate services portfolio, encompassing finance, corporate IT infrastructure, estates and facilities, procurement, insurance, business continuity, organisational risk management and other corporate support services that enable effective service delivery and organisational resilience.

The Director will lead the organisations finance function and corporate IT infrastructure, ensuring we have secure, resilient and effective systems that support service delivery and future growth. Working closely with the Director of Digital and Innovation, the Director will ensure our technology infrastructure is secure, reliable and fir for the future, enabling innovation whilst maintaining strong governance, cyber security and business continuity arrangements.

The postholder will provide professional advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees on financial strategy, investment decisions, organisational risks and opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Strategic Leadership

Contribute to organisational strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Provide strategic financial advice and challenge to the CEO, Trustees and Senior Leaders.

Lead long-term financial planning and promotefinancial accountability, sustainability and value for money.

Financial Leadership and Management

Lead budgeting, forecasting,management accounts, financial controls, cashflow and statutory reporting.

Ensure compliance, oversee annual accounts and audit, and provide financial modelling for tenders, services and investment decisions.

Commercial and Contractual Management

Provide financial leadership on contracts, tenders and commissioning opportunities.

Assess financial viability, strengthen service sustainability and identify inefficiencies, partnerships and growth opportunities.

Corporate IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Oversee secure, resilient IT infrastructure, external providers, cyber security, Microsoft 365, business continuity and data protection compliance.

Corporate Services and Risk Management

Oversee procurement, insurance, business continuity and corporate services, ensuring effective risk management, assurance and protection of organisational assets.

Leadership and People Management

Lead and develop a high-performing Finance and Corporate Services team, promoting accountability, collaboration, professional development and inclusion.

Estate Management

Provide strategic oversight of estates, leases, property, insurance and premises resilience

We are an established regional provider of children, young people, and adults mental health services.

Our vision is a world that supports good mental health for all.

Our purpose is to deliver effective mental health support, and to improve the mental health system in Yorkshire, the surrounding areas, and beyond.

Our values are to be professional, responsive, collaborative, and transparent.