York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Finance

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Head of Finance
The Head of Finance provides strategic financial management support to their assigned Care Groups. This includes leading on the financial aspects of all elements of care group business including planning, reporting and business development.
Responsibilities
The Head of Finance is responsible for the efficient functioning, integrity, business focus and performance of the Care Group Financial Management Team (Finance Managers, Deputy Finance Managers and Assistant Finance Managers). The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the Care Group Financial Management Team is appropriately configured, and individuals within it possess the qualifications, skills, and training to enable them to meet customer expectations and required outcomes.
- Provide strategic financial leadership and expert advice on complex and sensitive financial matters, supporting senior managers, Directors and external stakeholders.
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting for an allocated Care Group, ensuring robust financial controls and effective resource management.
- Develop and monitor annual income and expenditure plans, identifying financial risks and supporting delivery of the Trust’s objectives.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making, service development and financial recovery where required.
- Lead the financial and economic appraisal of business cases, applying the NHSE Five Case Model and appropriate investment appraisal techniques.
- Have responsibility for budget authorisation, management of the Care Group Financial Management Team, and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, embed Service Line Reporting to identify efficiency opportunities, oversee service level agreement monitoring, and lead or contribute to ad hoc projects, service reviews and corporate initiatives.
- Provide financial training and guidance to budget holders and managers to support informed decision-making and sound financial governance.
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Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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- Name: Richard Parker
- Job Title: Head of Financial Management
- Email Address: richard.parker20@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01904 725034
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
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