Head of Finance - Strategic and Transactional Finance

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a professionally qualified accountant who is looking to work in a high performing and motivated team. This would be a great opportunity for an individual currently working in the NHS or wider public sector, as well as those looking to make their first move from a consultancy firm. It is important that you are hard working, values driven and able to think independently to then influence a range of stakeholders.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented, or that identify themselves as having a protected characteristic.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th May

Stakeholder meeting: W/C - 27th May

Interview dates: Tuesday 4th June

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• CCAB qualified demonstrating substantial post-qualification experience, and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Degree at 2:1 or equivalent tertiary qualification or exceptional, relevant work experience
• Expert knowledge of financial management in a healthcare or similarly complex environment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial relevant proven financial experience in different complex organisations, at a senior level
• Proven experience of working and contributing effectively at Board level
• Experience of working strategically in an NHS Trust or other complex organisation

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to successfully deliver projects within the required timescale, with an emphasis on change management
• Proficient in use of current business software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and able to apply this to the development of complex financial models.
• High level of accounting, technical and IT skills.
• Advanced report writing skills

Desirable criteria

• Project management skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Ability to work within and lead teams within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Demonstrable commitment to staff development
• Demonstrable commitment to personal development

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 696.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• Candidate Pack (PDF, 982.8KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)