Head of Financial Services (Band 8B 8C Development Opportunity)

Band 8B: 66582 - 77368 to Band 8C 79504 - 91609

Hours per week: Full time - 37.5

Location: Based at either the Isle of Wight NHS Trust or Lakeside North Harbour with time spent at both sites as required to be agreed locally

Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to shape the future of finance across two leading NHS Trusts Bring your leadership technical expertise and passion for innovation to Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Were seeking a dynamic finance professional to join us at Band 8B with a clear supported pathway to Band 8C over 12 months.

By joining our shared Financial Services team youll:

• Lead a talented passionate group covering Financial Accounts Financial Systems Cashiers and Overseas Visitor Officers
• Drive continuous improvement across statutory accounts audit liaison counter-fraud cash VAT capital and leasing accounting
• Work within Oracle and Shared Business Services (SBS) frameworks
• Report directly to the Assistant Director of Financial Services & Reporting and collaborate closely with both Finance Directors

Starting Role Responsibilities (Band 8B)

• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual financial accounting operations
• Prepare statutory annual accounts and governance reports
• Liaise with internal audit counter-fraud teams and external auditors
• Manage cash flow VAT capital and leasing accounting
• Ensure effective use and integration of SBS and Oracle financial systems
• Provide hands-on leadership to the Financial Services team

12-Month Development Pathway to Band 8C

Well review progress every three months against clear milestones. To achieve promotion to Band 8C you will demonstrate:

• A full understanding of the policies procedures deliverables controls and objectives of the entire Financial Services team
• Leadership and oversight of statutory returns and governance statements ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• In-depth knowledge of the financial interface between both Trusts and the external Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll and Ledger provider
• High level technical accounting expertise in Capital VAT Pensions and Audit aligned with the latest guidelines and conventions
• A visible personable leadership style that unites teams across multiple sites

Who Were Looking For

• Fully CCAB qualified finance professional
• Track record of innovation and continuous service improvement
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and team-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a matrix structure and lead cross-organisational projects
• Creative problem-solver with a commitment to outstanding service delivery

What We Offer

• Competitive NHS Band 8B starting salary with progression to Band 8C upon meeting development milestones
• NHS Pension Scheme and Blue Light Discounts & Benefits
• 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with service plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and excellent worklife balance
• Free car parking at Lakeside Hub
• Access to an on-site gym heated pool nursery and wellbeing facilities
• Lease car scheme season ticket loans and extensive staff discounts
• Structured Learning & Development opportunities and staff networks
• Staff recognition schemes and a strong Health & Wellbeing programme

As a large acute hospital there are many opportunities for development and are encouraged you will be given excellent benefits as well. We warmly welcome your application. If you have any questions please contact Steve Smith at . We look forward to hearing how youll drive financial excellence across our Trusts.

Qualifications :

Essential

• CCAB qualified
• Significant-Post Qualification Experience
• Evidence of active continuing professional development

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership Development programmes
• MBA or similar post-graduate qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Has experience of effective partnership working with other organisations at a senior level.
• Experience at a senior level within a financial accounting environment.
• Can demonstrate evidence of setting and achieving ambitious targets and of implementing innovative solutions designed to improve services within tight financial constraints.

Desirable

• Has experience in managing within complex health service environment at a senior management level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Can lead motivate and inspire others and allow others to lead if appropriate.
• Is immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders.
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can employ a range of influencing and negotiation strategies.
• Can work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstrates ability to self-manage workload and complexity to operate effectively.

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time