Interim Head of Finance

We are looking for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join our Finance Directorate as Interim Head of Finance. The post holder will provide expert financial management, support and advice to designated clinical directorates, working closely with directors and senior managers to ensure financial targets are achieved and resources are used effectively. This will include production of accurate, timely budgets, monthly accounts, forecasts and variance analysis, investigations and advice on highly complex issues, provision of strategic financial and business planning advice. The post holder will also ensure that the Head of Financial Management is fully informed of the financial performance and plans of the designated directorates. As a senior member of the Finance Directorate, you will contribute to the wider objectives of both the Finance team and the Trust, promoting continuous improvement, developing strong working relationships with stakeholders and supporting the
development of finance and non-finance colleagues through coaching and leadership., This post is advertised as: Band 8a for candidates who is in their final year of obtaining the required professional qualifications and would benefit from gaining the experience in undertaking their next senior role within finance business partnering. Secondment: We would be open to offering this as a secondment opportunity candidates. Fixed Term Contract for a maximum of 12 months from start date. If you're looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive organisation committed to developing its people, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide expert financial management information and advice to support the delivery of financial and operational objectives across designated clinical directorates. Key responsibilities include: Leading the production of budgets, forecasts, monthly financial reports and variance analysis. Providing specialist financial advice to support operational and strategic
decision-making. Supporting the delivery of business planning, budget setting and financial recovery plans. Monitoring income, expenditure, delivering value (DV) programmes and key performance indicators, ensuring financial targets are achieved. Leading and developing the finance team supporting the directorates, providing coaching and support to both finance and non-finance colleagues. Promoting continuous improvement and consistency across financial management processes.

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.