Director of Operational Finance

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) are excited to announce that we are looking for an experienced Director of Operational Finance to join our team. This role reports into the Chief Finance Officer and will play a critical role in developing and strengthen all aspects of our finance and procurement processes. They will also be heavily supporting the CFO in the delivery of key strategic priorities the Trust faces focused around the recovery the financial performance.

This is a busy but rewarding opportunity and the successful candidate must have a proven collaborative approach to relationships and be a credible, professionally qualified accountant with exemplary leadership skills, high standards and the ability to influence the board and executive teams.   You must have experience leading sizeable teams and be comfortable influencing stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation.   Your significant post-qualification experience will have been gained within a large, complex and public sector organisation, whether health, local government or beyond.

 This is a critical appointment for the Trust and one which will provide a unique  opportunity to leave a  legacy on our organisation whilst also being able to influence the wider health system. If you feel your skills meet the requirements for this post we would welcome your application for consideration.

Lead and develop the finance directorate Assist the CFO to develop the strategic direction of the finance function so that it sets challenging objectives Deputise for the CFO in their absence Co-ordinate the preparation of the Trust’s Financial Plan and Annual Budget for presentation  to the Trust Board. Report the current financial position and prospects of the Trust to senior management and the Trust Board, ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and validated.

Interpret health and social care policy and strategy on an ongoing basis, ensuring that the Trust’s financial and service plans are executed in line with national and local guidance Review processes to assess function effectiveness. To ensure that financial systems are fit for purpose, consistent with best practice and lead in developing finance systems and processes across the whole Trust Promote an environment of strong financial control and continuous financial improvement. Ensure prompt accurate responses to requests for financial information from NHSE and the ICB, and manage the statutory completion of financial templates.

Manage the working capital and cash resources of the Trust to ensure that statutory obligations are met Manage the resources for the Trust’s Capital Investment Programme Oversee the procurement function Promote high standards of professionalism within finance Recruit and develop staff to fulfil the function’s objectivesYou will be taking on a high profile leadership role in an innovative Trust at a  time of rapid change and transformation, with the implementation of an EPR , new hospital development and strategies to achieve financial sustainability. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jacqui Kelly Job title: Personal Assistant Email address:

jacqui. kelly1@nhs. net Telephone number: 01803 655751If you would like to talk about the role to find out more, please contact Jacqui to arrange a call with James Corrigan, Interim Chief Finance Officer.