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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 13, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level

Requirements

  • - Experienced values-led chartered accountant
  • - Excellent financial stewardship and compassionate leadership
  • - Balance operational and strategic demands of a broad portfolio of trust services in a large NHS provider
  • - Focus on quality improvement, quality and safety
  • - Proven ability in leading, transforming and delivering a range of financial services
  • - Experience working as a senior finance professional in a large, complex organisation
  • - Ability to gain credibility with a range of stakeholders including trade unions
  • - Ability to interpret and advise on complex financial issues
  • - Exceptional leader of people
  • - Drive, vision, strategic mind-set, and clarity of purpose
  • - Proven track record of successful financial leadership and management
  • - Effective management, development and operation of internal financial targets, procurement, and counter fraud processes and policies
  • - Lead the finance and procurement functions in the provision of high level, expert financial and commercial advice
  • - Support and influence longer term strategic and shorter-term system operational plans
  • - Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer across the finance and procurement aspects of the portfolio

Responsibilities

  • - Lead the successful delivery of the Trust’s strategic financial objectives, through the effective management, development and operation of internal financial targets, procurement, and counter fraud processes and policies.
  • - Work closely across all senior clinical and senior operational managers, both internally and externally, to optimise financial performance in order to support the delivery of the best possible quality and range of services to patients.
  • - Lead the finance and procurement functions in the provision of high level, expert financial and commercial advice across the Trust, including strategic and operational leadership of the trust long term CIP and financial recovery framework.
  • - Seek to support and influence the longer term strategic and shorter-term system operational plans while recognising the role of the Trust within the Cheshire and Merseyside ICS.
  • - Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer across the finance and procurement aspects of the portfolio.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Operational Finance Director position?

Candidates should be values-led chartered accountants with experience as senior finance professionals in large, complex organizations.

What is the primary focus for the Operational Finance Director?

The primary focus is on quality improvement, financial stewardship, and leadership while managing the operational and strategic demands of trust services.

Who does the Operational Finance Director report to?

The Operational Finance Director reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

What will be one of the key responsibilities of this role?

One key responsibility is leading the Trust's cost improvement programme each year.

Is there an expectation for the Operational Finance Director to engage with other stakeholders?

Yes, the post holder is expected to build credibility and work closely with senior clinical and operational managers, trade unions, and other stakeholders.

What is the culture surrounding staff development in this role?

The role emphasizes creating a positive and productive culture that promotes finance staff development.

Can the Operational Finance Director influence strategic decisions?

Yes, the role requires influencing financial performance and contributing to strategic and operational plans within the integrated care systems.

How does the trust support its staff?

The trust commits to 'perfect care' and supports its staff to do the best job possible while collaborating with service users and their families.

Is there an opportunity for flexible working in this role?

Yes, flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Who should I contact for further information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Rob Collins, the Chief Finance Officer, via email at rob.collins@merseycare.nhs.uk or by phone at 07979 544126.

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, addiction services, and community health services across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals by delivering compassionate, safe, and effective healthcare. They aim to promote recovery, independence, and well-being through a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.