Criteria
Experience
Full membership of one of the five professional accounting institutes within the CCAB or CIMA and a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience within the last 6 years in a senior management* finance role in a major complex organisation** with evidence of continuing professional development.

Have delivered against challenging performance and financial management programmes for a minimum of 3 years meeting a full range of key targets and making significant improvements ***.

Shortlisting by Application Form
Other Hold a current full driving licence, which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post Shortlisting by Application Form
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Skills / Abilities Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 3 years.

Have successfully demonstrated high level people management, governance, leadership and organisational skills for a minimum of 2 years.

Have experience of financial services in a major complex organisation **.

Job Summary

* The Assistant Director of Finance (Financial Management) will lead, in conjunction with the Director of Finance on the production of a Financial Strategy and the development of associated financial plans which will form the basis for the annual budget setting process and monthly financial performance reporting.

* He/she will influence strategic decision making within the Trust through the provision of business and financial advice and support to Directors, Senior Operational Managers and Budget Managers.

* He/she will be responsible, in conjunction with the Director of Finance, for the development of the Capital Investment Strategy, its implementation and monitoring.

* He/she will be responsible for monitoring financial performance management, efficiency programmes, Value for Money and benchmarking.

* He/she will be responsible for developing a financial framework for business cases and their evaluation.

* He/she will lead on the development of a Costing and Financial Appraisal System to provide timely, accurate, accessible information based on organisational requirements.

* He/she will lead on negotiating with Commissioners on the annual Service & Budget Agreement and producing an annual Financial Plan and associated budgets.

* He/she will be a member of the Senior Finance Team which is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the Finance Department and will deputise for the Director of Finance across a range of responsibilities as and when required.

* He/she will ensure all staff are developed in line with the organisation's and directorate's needs.

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial management controls to support the Trust in its statutory duty to 'break even'

• Lead in the development of recovery / contingency plans in conjunction with Directors and Budget Managers as and when required

• Develop and maintain a robust financial management framework which includes the early identification of financial risks.

• Lead on the implementation of devolved budgetary control and the development of the necessary reporting arrangements to ensure that budget management is devolved as widely as possible

• Lead on the production and submission of regular and ad hoc returns as requested by DoH / SPPG re monitoring against the Trust's financial strategy and plans.

• Provide expert advice to develop the key elements of the Trust Delivery Plan and Corporate Plan

• Contribute to the Trust's corporate planning process as a member of the Directorate Senior Management Team and ensure that the Trust's objectives and decisions are effectively communicated

• The postholder will have discretion to use their initiative and act independently, and to interpret overall health service policy and financial standards in order to establish clear operational goals, policies and standards for use by others within the Finance Department, and the Trust as a whole. The postholder will also need to ensure that staff across the organisation are aware of and abide by these policies