Deputy Director of Finance – Complex Care

Deputy Director of Finance – Complex Care

We areseekingan experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as
Deputy Director of Finance - Complex Car
e.

Reporting to the
Director of Operational Finance
, you will provide expert financial leadership, business partnering and decision support to the Complex Care division, CLCH management and West & North London ICB. You will lead financial planning, reporting and performance management across a complex portfolio, supporting service transformation, contract negotiations and the delivery of financial sustainability.

As a senior member of both the
Complex Care Management Team and the
Senior Finance Team
, you will help shape strategy, influence decision-making and support the delivery of high-quality services for the communities we serve. The role also includes deputising for the Director of Operational Finance and, where required, the Chief Finance Officer.

We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial NHS or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills and a proven ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders.

At CLCH, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role.

• Provide strategic financial leadership, advice and business partnering support to the Complex Care division, CLCH management and West & North London ICB.
• Lead and develop the Complex Care Finance Team, promoting an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Oversee the production, review and ownership of financial and management reports, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
• Deliver financial analysis, insight and interpretation to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the financial review of business cases, service developments, transformation programmes and cost improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management processes.
• Work collaboratively with operational, clinical and commissioning colleagues to support organisational objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS partners and system colleagues.
• Support contract negotiations and system-wide financial planning activities.
• Present complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Deputise for the Director of Operational Finance and, when required, the Chief Finance Officer, representing the Trust at senior meetings and forums.
• Contribute to Trust-wide financial strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Doctorate or equivalent / comparable level of experience in senior finance roles
• Qualified CCAB with significant post qualification experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Senior finance experience in the NHS and / or commercial business environment
• Extensive experience of Complex Care services
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team of all levels of the organisation
• Experience in contract negotiations
• Experience of supporting the management of large and complex budgets
• Extensive experience of financial management at a senior level in the NHS
• Mix of NHS, other public sector & private sector experience
• Experience of working with senior Council staff
• Experience of working in social care finance

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload of self and others, working to tight deadlines
• Ability to lead an effective and efficient finance team
• Communicates effectively with excellent written, verbal and presentational skills to ensure highly complex issues are clear and understandable
• Knowledge and understanding of the health and social care environment within the UK
• Highly developed detailed specialised knowledge of NHS financial regime including NHS Operational Framework, Payment by Results, Code of Conduct etc
• Understanding of regulatory framework

• Able to understand & respect the confidentiality and sensitivity of the finance information & department.
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs
• Able to operate effectively at Board level

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£103,102 to £117,560 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS