Assistant Director of Finance - Operational Finance

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team in a large £1bn+, high performing, acute Foundation Trust in a fantastic location on the South Coast. Maintain strong governance and financial controls, you will work with a variety of stakeholders, to deliver customer focused financial support at pace to our UHS and our subsidiary colleagues. This role is a key part of the finance Senior Leadership Team, providing overall financial leadership to the organisation and supporting the achievement of our new Finance Team Vision.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
You will lead our Operational Finance team to inspire, develop and support our colleagues to live our UHS Values every day.
You will contribute to the leadership and development of the department, supporting the innovative delivery of our vision and strategic objectives.
You will maintain strong governance and financial controls, working with a variety of stakeholders, to deliver customer-focused financial support at pace to our UHS and subsidiary colleagues.
You will oversee the Trust’s year-end process and be responsible for delivering a robust set of financial accounts.
What we’re looking for
CCAB qualified, you will bring in-depth experience at a senior level of financial management.
You will have delivered significant organisational and financial change, leading with drive, compassion, and motivation to live our UHS Values.
You will have senior management experience, supporting and mentoring teams; with strong communication skills, you will be able to build effective and sustainable relationships across a range of stakeholders.
You will have experience in financial accounting, including the production of financial accounts from an organisation of scale and complexity, aligned to national policy and guidelines.
Additional information
Should you have any queries, please contact Jane McCartney in the Senior Appointment Team at jane.mccartney@uhs.nhs.uk
Key Dates
Closing date - 27th November 2024
Interviews will be held 29th November 2024
Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
At University Hospital Southampton, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to delivering exceptional patient care. That’s why we’re proud to be a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and champion an environment that celebrates everyone’s unique talents and perspectives.
We foster a strong sense of belonging, ensuring all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Impact goes beyond words. We actively strive for a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, with recruitment practices free from bias and initiatives that promote inclusion at all levels

Please refer the Job description for details