Associate Director of Finance

Associate Director of Finance

Salary: £94,356 - £108,814 per annum - band 8d

Location: Devon - hybrid working

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6-9 months

*** Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with extensive senior leadership finance experience in the NHS ***

Overview of the Associate Director of Finance role

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be supporting an NHS Trust in the South West, to appoint an Associate Director of Finance for a 6-9 month contract.

The Associate Director of Finance is responsible for leading on the Trust's financial systems and reporting, as well as financial planning, improvement and contracting functions.

Key responsibilities of the Associate Director of Finance:

• Responsible for the co-ordination, completion and development of short, medium and long-term financial models and plans for the Trust, ensuring that these follow the expectations set out by the Trust Board, the Integrated Care System and NHS England
• Deliver effective statutory reporting systems including unqualified Annual Accounts
• Deliver monthly financial performance reports and dashboards to the Trust Board and the Finance, Investment and Infrastructure (FIIC), as well as a wider monthly financial performance pack to the Chief Finance Officer
• Lead on the Trust's budget setting and forecasting arrangements
• Responsible for leading the finance department in its strategy and function to identify, develop, implement and monitor financial improvement plans, and ensure optimal efficiency and productivity in its services

Required experience/qualifications for the Associate Director of Finance position:

• Fully qualified accountant
• Extensive senior leadership experience in NHS finance
• Experience of working for NHS provider organisations
• Expertise in Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Finance Systems and Financial Recovery
• Strong leadership/management skills

How to apply for the Associate Director of Finance position:

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Associate Director of Finance opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

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