Head of Finance - Clinical Division

Lead the development of a 5 year integrated income, expenditure, workforce, activity and capacity plan for the Division. This will include planning for Key Performance Indicators. Ensure that datasets required for the production of the 5 year plan are uploaded accurately within the Trusts finance system. Co-ordinate the development of a monthly forecast for income, expenditure, workforce, activity and capacity. Prepare detailed bridging statements reconciling year on year performance and validating key movements. Maintain a detailed schedule of normalising adjustments to ensure the underlying trend analysis and year on year comparison can be clearly reported. Identify financial risks and produce a downside financial plan and identify mitigations. Lead the development of activity based costing as the basis for planning direct cost budgets and forecasts. Represent the finance department and board sub committees as required. 2. Reporting Undertake a comprehensive analytical review of monthly, quarterly and annual historical and forecast reports to ensure the veracity of information and highlight and substantiate key issues. Provide an executive reporting pack for Division Board and Trust Committees to ensure that key financial issues are clearly and professionally presented in a format which is tailored to the recipients. Work with the Information team to maintain and develop a suite of Tableau business intelligence applications to support the Division in detailed analysis and discovery of business issues. Develop a collaborative and visual style of presenting financial and business information to Divisional Colleagues. Provide a segmented analysis of Division performance distinguishing between Clinical activity, Research & Development, Education & Training and other trading activities. Provide cover for the Director of Financial Performance on a rotational basis for the final sign-off of Divisional and non Clinical Directorate financial reports and plans Lease with internal and external audit as required 3. Productivity & Efficiency Lead the planning and reporting of the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) for the Division. Reconcile CIP delivery with year on year comparisons and distinguish between cost avoidance, cost reduction, income generation and increased use of capacity. Develop and maintain benchmark information. Promote a culture of innovation and productivity and discourage an incremental and budget focused approach for CIP planning. Take a lead of the benchmarking of services to allow productivity opportunities to be identified and delivered 4. Expert Advice & Training Provide expert advice to the Division on any change in local or external policy, legislative changes or opportunities and risks that may have an impact on the Divisions financial performance Research and network effectively to ensure the postholders knowledge and awareness of the impact of local and external policy changes and opportunities and risks is maximized Provide a comprehensive training programme across all areas of financial and business activities tailored to the requirements of Divisional colleagues Take a lead on elements of the Trusts financial management training programme for non-finance staff including the design of training material and facilitation and presentation at training event Design and deliver bespoke training sessions within the division and/or Trust wide, as training needs are identified. 5. Clinical Engagement Promote a modern and collaborative approach to engaging clinicians in financial management. Work collaboratively with clinicians using the Patient Level Costing to support the development of effective and efficient clinical pathways. Job description Job responsibilities Lead the development of a 5 year integrated income, expenditure, workforce, activity and capacity plan for the Division. This will include planning for Key Performance Indicators. Ensure that datasets required for the production of the 5 year plan are uploaded accurately within the Trusts finance system. Co-ordinate the development of a monthly forecast for income, expenditure, workforce, activity and capacity. Prepare detailed bridging statements reconciling year on year performance and validating key movements. Maintain a detailed schedule of normalising adjustments to ensure the underlying trend analysis and year on year comparison can be clearly reported. Identify financial risks and produce a downside financial plan and identify mitigations. Lead the development of activity based costing as the basis for planning direct cost budgets and forecasts. Represent the finance department and board sub committees as required. 2. Reporting Undertake a comprehensive analytical review of monthly, quarterly and annual historical and forecast reports to ensure the veracity of information and highlight and substantiate key issues. Provide an executive reporting pack for Division Board and Trust Committees to ensure that key financial issues are clearly and professionally presented in a format which is tailored to the recipients. Work with the Information team to maintain and develop a suite of Tableau business intelligence applications to support the Division in detailed analysis and discovery of business issues. Develop a collaborative and visual style of presenting financial and business information to Divisional Colleagues. Provide a segmented analysis of Division performance distinguishing between Clinical activity, Research & Development, Education & Training and other trading activities. Provide cover for the Director of Financial Performance on a rotational basis for the final sign-off of Divisional and non Clinical Directorate financial reports and plans Lease with internal and external audit as required 3. Productivity & Efficiency Lead the planning and reporting of the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) for the Division. Reconcile CIP delivery with year on year comparisons and distinguish between cost avoidance, cost reduction, income generation and increased use of capacity. Develop and maintain benchmark information. Promote a culture of innovation and productivity and discourage an incremental and budget focused approach for CIP planning. Take a lead of the benchmarking of services to allow productivity opportunities to be identified and delivered 4. Expert Advice & Training Provide expert advice to the Division on any change in local or external policy, legislative changes or opportunities and risks that may have an impact on the Divisions financial performance Research and network effectively to ensure the postholders knowledge and awareness of the impact of local and external policy changes and opportunities and risks is maximized Provide a comprehensive training programme across all areas of financial and business activities tailored to the requirements of Divisional colleagues Take a lead on elements of the Trusts financial management training programme for non-finance staff including the design of training material and facilitation and presentation at training event Design and deliver bespoke training sessions within the division and/or Trust wide, as training needs are identified. 5. Clinical Engagement Promote a modern and collaborative approach to engaging clinicians in financial management. Work collaboratively with clinicians using the Patient Level Costing to support the development of effective and efficient clinical pathways.