If you are interested in being considered for this position, please examine the job description and person specification carefully in assessing the suitability of your candidature. In essence the key outputs we are seeking are as follows:-

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be responsible to the Board and the Chief Executive as Accountable Officer for the financial management of the Trust ensuring the Trust has sound financial policies, procedures and reports and the effective management of business and financial risk.

• Provide high level financial strategy to the Trust Board & Chief Executive.
• Be a leading contributor towards the overall goals and performance targets of the Trust.
• Work with and inform the wider health community in terms of overall financial strategy
• Support the long term service development and capital investment programmes in conjunction with the financial strategy.
• Act as the Trust lead in all large scale financial negotiations.
• Lead on the Trust’s Commercial Services and business development activities, liaising with clinical colleagues on strategy development and associated marketing activities.
• Lead on the strategic development of the Information Management function ensuring the corporate information needs are identified and provided accordingly.
• Lead on the Trust’s forthcoming application for Foundation Trust status.