Job Description

Band 8c Assistant Director of Financial Management
Knockbracken BT8
Temporary (Approx 6 months)
37.99 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Main Purpose
The Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management) will lead, in conjunction with the Director of Finance on the production of a Financial Strategy and the development of associated financial plans which will form the basis for the annual budget setting process and monthly financial performance reporting.
He/she will influence strategic decision making within the Trust through the provision of business and financial advice and support to Directors, Senior Operational Managers and Budget Managers.
He/she will be responsible, in conjunction with the Director of Finance, for the development of the Capital Investment Strategy, its implementation and monitoring.
He/she will be responsible for monitoring financial performance management, efficiency programmes, Value for Money and benchmarking.
He/she will be responsible for developing a financial framework for business cases and their evaluation.
He/she will lead on the development of a Costing and Financial Appraisal System to provide timely, accurate, accessible information based on organisational requirements.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning * Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial management controls to support the Trust in its statutory duty to 'break even'

• Lead in the development of recovery / contingency plans in conjunction with Directors and Budget Managers as and when required

• Develop and maintain a robust financial management framework which includes the early identification of financial risks.
• Lead on the implementation of devolved budgetary control and the development of the necessary reporting arrangements to ensure that budget management is devolved as widely as possible
• Lead on the production and submission of regular and ad hoc returns as requested by DoH / SPPG re monitoring against the Trust's financial strategy and plans.
• Provide expert advice to develop the key elements of the Trust Delivery Plan and Corporate Plan
• Contribute to the Trust's corporate planning process as a member of the Directorate Senior Management Team and ensure that the Trust's objectives and decisions are effectively communicated
• Lead the implementation of rigorous financial control protocols for expenditure and on developing Trust policy to achieve effective budget management including the budgetary control training of the Trust Budget Holders.
• Provide expert specialist advice on the identification and formulation of recovery plans, cost pressures and the implementation of management control mechanisms.
• Provide the financial framework and guidelines for Directorate's annual plans and budgets consistent with the Trust's long term strategy and objectives. Manage the overall Trust budget setting process ensuring it clearly links to the financial planning processes.
• To develop and implement fully devolved budgets in line with the Trust budget management policy and contribute to the development of a more commercially focused culture in the Trust.

Capital Investment * Be the financial lead for all business cases within the Trust which will include agreeing costing input and robust review of all financial aspects.

• Ensure that the revenue consequences of any capital investment are accurately quantified.
• Liaise as necessary with Commissioners / DoH / SPPG in relation to business cases.

Costing * Lead on developing expert financial models for planning and performance necessary to meet increasingly challenging strategic cost improvement and efficiency targets. To provide expert specialist advice on the implementation of National policies and ensuring systems comply with all rules and guidance set out by the Department of Health.
Essential Criteria:
Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA and a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience within the last 6 years in a senior management* finance role in a major complex organisation** with evidence of continuing professional development.
Have delivered against challenging performance and financial management programs for a minimum of 3 years meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements ***.
Hold a current full driving licence, which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post
Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 3 years.
Have successfully demonstrated high level people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.
Have experience of financial services in a major complex organisation **.
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.