Finance Manager - Projects
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
Job overview
We are looking for a high-calibre professional to play a leading role in the delivery of key financial aspects of the Trust's Strategic Development Programme and Replace and Refresh capital programme, on an initial 12 month fixed term basis.
The Strategic Development Programme is probably the most ambitious of its type being undertaken by any foundation trust and includes a range of complex projects, including, for example recently the Trust's Phase 4 development, including NHS and Private Proton Beam Therapy services and other commercial and investment opportunities and NHS tenders, including supporting the development of the Trust's Private Patients strategy.
Achievement of this purpose will include:
• Coordinating inputs into the Trust's annual planning processes and external submissions (e.g. to NHSE/I);
• Supporting the development and maintaining of the Trust's Long Term Financial Modelling;
• Supporting the delivery of business cases, including achievement of internal and external approvals as necessary;
• Providing effective financial management support during the implementation and initial go-live phase of key projects (including transformational projects)
The post holder will report to the Senior Finance Manager - Capital and Projects.
Main duties of the job You will be highly numerate and naturally use your analytical skills to move quickly to the heart of problems and help UCLH improve the care it provides to patients.
The role offers the opportunity to work with all clinical teams, have regular contact with executive directors and input to a range of complex challenges and improvement opportunities across the organisation; you'll therefore need to be sophisticated in your communication and comfortable describing complex problems in straightforward ways to senior audiences.
You will be known for delivering results in the face of a demanding agenda.
You will support the development of complex financial analysis/models supporting the economic and finance sections of key strategic business cases.
This will require the post-holder to undertake model development personally or may involve delegating detailed modelling assignments to other team members, or potentially to external advisers. You will be involved in the analysis, review and challenge of business cases developed by the clinical boards before submission to the Trust's Finance and Investment Committee, ensuring adherence to the Trust's Investment Policy and supporting them in amending the case as required.
You will also support the development of the Trusts long term financial model, provide support to procurement, contracting and partnerships projects and will support in the delivery of the aims of the Trust and the wider integrated care system.
Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels.
This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills.
UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing. This role is a hybrid working position with a minimum expectation of two days in the base location (250 Euston Road, London).
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential criteria - Degree
- Appropriate professional finance qualification (e.g ACA, CIMA, CIPFA), masters qualification or equivalent
- Sustained record of continued professional development
Desirable criteria - Project-management qualification
Experience Essential criteria - Experience of operating through influence and networks rather than direct authority
- Experience of managing and procuring professional advisers (e.g. legal and financial)
Desirable criteria - Work in a large and complex organisation in a finance/commercial role (public or private)
- Significant experience of managing large-scale, high-profile projects
- Substantial experience of working autonomously and independently with senior stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
- Experience of supporting complex business cases, including high cost cases (+£5m)
- Experience of working in at least one of a commercial, regulatory or consulting environment.
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria - Strong grasp of, and ability to analyse financial data and solve complex problems
- Ability to develop and review complex financial models
- Proven ability to present complex data and ideas in a clear and succinct manner - both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and review financial models
- Ability to work flexibly in an environment with multiple priorities
- Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
- Good organisational skills and abilities
- IT Literate (including substantial experience of using Microsoft Excel)
Desirable criteria - Excellent skills of influencing, persuasion and negotiation
- Ability to use persuasion and motivational skills to influence key decision making and maintain professional communication at all times when dealing with sensitive and contentious issues.
- Familiarity with Special Purpose Vehicles and Joint Ventures
- Strong political awareness, and evidence of working well within highly sensitive environments
Other Requirements Essential criteria - A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
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£66.72k - £76.27k per annum
