Head of Finance - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Head of Finance will support the Director of Finance & Strategy in the successful delivery of the Trust's strategic, financial & business objectives, through the effective management, development and operation of robust internal controls, efficient financial processes, and sound financial policies and procedures.

They will be responsible for the management of the procurement function and will provide advice and guidance to the team and be involved in large complex contract negotiations.

Furthermore, they will take a lead role in the development of and evaluation of other commercial opportunities for the company.

The Head of Finance will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and expected to demonstrate the ability to develop effective, productive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders that will ensure the delivery of the Company's strategic objectives.

They will deputise for the Director of Finance & Strategy, including attendance at Board Meetings, across their portfolio excluding those activities managed by the Head of Business Management.

This includes but is not limited to financial management, financial services, business development, business information, procurement, internal and external Audit.

The Head of Finance will develop strong internal & external working relationships with Atlas colleagues, financial consultants, auditors and via external Service Level Agreements/ contracts.

Experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

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The role requires a high level of personal responsibility and autonomy to act within the delegated areas of responsibility.

The role requires a high level of inter-personal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills to ensure delivery of objectives:

Have solid and demonstrable financial management experience at a senior level.
Possess strong relationship building and communication skills.
Able to work autonomously.
Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to review, analyse & interpret complex data.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
Ensure adequate governance procedures are in place including Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation and appropriate financial policies and procedures.
Ensure a sound system of internal control is in operation which fully meets the Company and audit requirements.
Liaise with the auditors, both internal and external and the appropriate staff from across Atlas to undertake the actions required to address any ongoing financial governance issues, identified via the internal and or external audit.
Regularly review Atlas's financial systems and procedures, in order to identify and implement

improvements in agreement with the Director of Finance & Strategy.

Ensure that appropriate and adequate records are maintained for audit purposes.
Manage and maintain the efficiency, effectiveness and integrity of Atlas's financial systems and procedures to ensure that the information produced is accurate and up to date.
Maintain the finance department risk register and ensure that the Board Assurance Framework covers all appropriate financial issues and gaps in assurance.
Actively participate in the development of appropriate financial, procurement and commercial objectives designed to provide operational plans to deliver Atlas's strategic objectives.
Develop and maintain the financial strategy framework, protocols and processes.
Support the Director of Finance & Strategy in the development and maintenance of the Financial Plan, undertaking financial analysis and calculating budgets as directed.
To support the compilation of the Trust's annual financial plan to meet the requirements of the board and its shareholder along with in year reporting.
Provide support to the Director of Finance & Strategy and Board Members with planning and preparation for business growth including the production of business cases.
Promote understanding of financial and commercial requirements of the company across all budget areas.
Prepare cost estimates in an appropriate form and in a timely manner for use by managers and other budget holders, which will inform decisions about the use of re