Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain senior leadership experience with a financially challenged but friendly acute Trust in west London.
Working to the Head of Financial Services, this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience as a finance leader within the Trust and of the financial services function.
You will be responsible for delivering and developing the financial services offer to the organisation and will be a key figure in the Trust achieving long term sustainability.
It is an exciting time to join the Trust as it is also part of the new hospitals programme, and we are at the outline business case stage for a new hospital on the Hillingdon site.
The finance function is based at Mount Vernon hospital and the post holder will be expected to work at both Mount Vernon and Hillingdon hospitals, as well as remote working from home.
Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the management and performance of the Financial Services Department which provides a comprehensive financial accounting service to the Hillingdon Hospitals Foundation Trust. This encompasses financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury management (including banking), cashiering and charitable funds.
• To assist in co-ordinating and strategically developing a professional financial accounting service to the Trust in an effective and efficient manner in compliance with statutory and Department of Health guidelines.
• Ensure efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes.
• Ensure all statutory/ NHS accounts and NHSE returns are accurate and meet financial timescales and legal requirements.
• Assist in the compilation of business plans and financial forecasts to allow the Trust to determine its future policy in relation to stated objectives.
• Investigate and advise on highly complex issues and lead on corporate reporting / providing strategic financial and business planning advice.

About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
67,950 to 78,028 a year pa inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
394-Corp-7080362DT
Job locations
Mount Vernon Hospital
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification
• Further specialist training and experience
• Ongoing participation in the relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme as required by the professional accountancy body
• Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation
• An advanced expert practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. DHSC GAM and ARM, and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements
• Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for charitable funds and the associated legal requirements and VAT as it relates to the Trust.
• Strong analytical skills and judgement in assessing complex situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options
• Ability to work autonomously and interpret organisational and occupational policies

Desirable

• Significant experience of Oracle financial system

Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential

• CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification
• Further specialist training and experience
• Ongoing participation in the relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme as required by the professional accountancy body
• Expert knowledge of Financial Services, NHS & NHS Foundation Trust financial regimes, financial and non-financial aspects of NHS legislation
• An advanced expert practical knowledge of NHS legislation & policies (e.g. DHSC GAM and ARM, and underpinning accounting policies) and legislative and accounting requirements
• Additional specialist knowledge on accounting for charitable funds and the associated legal requirements and VAT as it relates to the Trust.
• Strong analytical skills and judgement in assessing complex situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison of a range of options
• Ability to work autonomously and interpret organisational and occupational policies

Desirable

• Significant experience of Oracle financial system