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Job overview

The role of the Deputy Head of Financial Management is a senior
finance manager with financial expertise, ideally related to internal
and external Trust wide financial reporting, financial controls and
accounting infrastructure.

The Deputy Head of Financial Management will have a strong track
record of delivery, and be able to manage multiple processes,
projects and drive change. The post holder will be able to lead and
motivate teams effectively, including those outside of their
management chain, as well as building strong relationships with a
range of stakeholders and partners.

Main duties of the job

The main foci of the Deputy Head of Financial Management are:

External Trust wide financial reporting to NHSE – understanding
and explaining the drivers of financial performance in a complex
financial environment to a range of senior stakeholders
Internal financial reporting and analysis – leading, developing
and owning the presentation of detailed internal management
information which identifies issues and drives behaviour change
Management of the general ledger – responsible for the
management of all Income and Expenditure aspects of the
General Ledger (GL), including the development and
implementation of GL policy and procedures ensuring these are
consistent with external reporting requirements

The purpose of this role is to provide specialised financial control and focused financial analysis and support to the Chief Financial
Officer and other senior staff. The post holder will be in a key
strategic position to enable CUH to respond appropriately to a
dynamic and complex financial environment. To this end, the post
holder must show high levels of financial expertise, and excellent
influencing and negotiation skills.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.