Sellick Partnership
Associate Director of Finance

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Associate Director of Finance
Salary: £94,356 - £108,814 per annum - band 8d
Location: South West - 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:
- 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
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- 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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