Service Head of Finance (Mental Health)

at  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a role where you can influence decisions and add value to NHS services? Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust currently has an exciting opportunity to support NHS operational services as Service Head of Finance. Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance, you will provide high quality leadership to the Finance Department and will lead a section of the financial management function.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post holder will provide support to the Associate Director of Finance in providing high quality leadership to the Finance Department within the Trust. The post holder will lead a section of the financial management function of the finance department.

The post holder will have an advanced understanding of the Trust’s business and be able to manage a high quality finance provision.

• The post holder will be a member of the Finance Leadership team, supporting the delivery of key objectives across the team, leading on recruitment, and having a senior presence across the organisation.
• The post holder will lead on core financial management services to a group of service lines, developing a high-quality business partnering relationship, with strong and highly effective relationships between finance and operational managers.
• Ensuring the service lines have an excellent understanding and take ownership of their financial performance.
• Encouraging and influencing cost-effective decision-making using highly developed persuasion, motivation, and negotiation skills.
• The post holder will utilise benchmarking analysis, promoting best practice to identify and deliver improvements and efficiencies.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main responsibilities of the role and required competencies.