344-4183cfo - Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Description

There has never been a more exciting time to join East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and we are looking to appoint an outstanding Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Reporting to the Trust Chief Executive and working closely with the Board and the Executive Directors, the CFO will help to formulate strategic planning and decision-making will be pivotal to the successful achievement of the Trust's strategic objectives and annual budget and will play a central part in the effective commercial and operational management of the Trust's central financial functions.

We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record of success at Board level in the NHS or wider public sector, you will possess first class financial leadership and influencing skills with the ability to forge effective working relationships across a wide set of internal and external stakeholders.

We are clinically led with quality and safety at our heart. Our vision is to achieve great healthcare from great people for every patient, every time.

We are one of the largest Trusts in South-East England, with five acute hospitals and community sites serving a population of around 730,000.

With a challenging agenda to pioneer new, excellent clinical services guided by local need and a quality and cultural improvement programme that benefits patients and staff alike, East Kent Hospitals gives you the opportunity to make a difference.

Application closing date is midnight on Sunday 30th June

Qualifications & Training
Evidence of continued professional and management development

Postgraduate qualification
Management training or qualification

Track record at Board or very senior management level including successful achievement of financial and other performance targets
Understanding of NHS financial and regulatory framework
Commercial experience
Successful leadership in multi-agency working
Demonstrable experience of Project Management
Strong business acumen and commercial experience, or demonstrable potential
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Kent & Canterbury Hospital