Finance Systems Lead

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

A Finance Systems Lead within Cornwall Partnership Trust is a key player in developing the strategic direction of operational services. This role will understand internal and external environments, providing financial and systems advice and assurance to enable the achievement of organisational objectives. The post holder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the reporting of the service financial position within given timescales, working with the Head of Financial Intelligence and Financial Management colleagues.

There will be a requirement to work alongside other support functions to develop business plans reflecting the operational services strategy to deliver effective, efficient and economic services. The post holder will investigate and advise on complex issues, interpreting information from multiple sources.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders from budget holders and operational managers to other providers.
• Develop relationships with other enabling services to provide cohesive support to help clinical teams deliver the best possible care.
• Work in collaboration with operational managers as required, providing a point of contact for Finance & Systems related queries, helping to build the strategic direction of services.
• Regularly meet strategic stakeholders to develop trusted relationships through sharing information and providing advice.
• Daily communication with all levels of the Finance team, escalating information to Head of Financial Intelligence as needed.
• Ability to alter communication styles dependant on audience or relationship to deliver complex or difficult messages.
• Communicate financial and systems information to finance and non‑finance professionals in a manner that is clear and effective to facilitate effective decision making.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operational services financial position, with a focus on consistency and quality.
• Oversight of budgeting and forecasting for the Trust, as well as analysing trends and profiles of income and expenditure.
• Engage with the services to contribute and take ownership for the financial systems used to forecast financial position and any associated risks to this position.

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.