Associate Director of Finance - Financial Management

The main duties of the role are to provide a high-quality financial management service throughout the Trust so that accurate and timely management information can be provided on the overall financial position for the Trust. This will include reporting on the income and expenditure position including achievement of CIP and will including reporting of this to the Trust Assurance Committees, NHSE and GM as the Integrated Care System (ICS)

Applicants should demonstrate a high level of financial skills gained ideally in an NHS environment, with focus on financial reporting and modelling. You must demonstrate analytical, communications and people management skills and have a thorough understanding of the reporting requirements for NHS Finance. You must be able to influence both internal and external customers, build strong relationships, work under pressure and prioritise workload efficiently.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Finance to discuss the opportunity further, particularly in relation to how the shared nature of the post will work.

The selection process will involve an interview and a focus group with other members of the Finance & Procurement team.

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Budory, Director of Finance to discuss the role further.

The selection process will involve an interview and a focus group with other members of the Finance & Procurement team.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Qualification

Essential: - CCAB qualified; - Demonstrable CPD as recognised by professional body

Skills

Experience