Chief Financial Officer/CFO

CFO/Chief Financial Office/CFO, strategic lead, Band 10 b, NHS, Derby, Hybrid working for 3 months. Onsite working 2-3 days potentially in Derby and surrounding area

Deadline 2nd October

Rate £700-750pd, circa, Inside IR35

The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the ICB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is professionally accountable to the NHS England and NHS Improvement regional finance director.

Experience

Substantial board level leadership experience and/or system leadership experience within a regulatory or similar environment is essential

Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders.

Experience of managing relationships with the media and political stakeholders

Experience of providing financial leadership, mentorship, and professional development at a very senior level with demonstrable outcomes.

Experience of leading highly complex and contentious transformational change at significant scale.

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the resourcing implications related to the social determinants of public health.

Current evidence and thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and ensure organisations are Well Led.

Extensive knowledge of health and care financial planning and budgeting at a board and/or system level.

A detailed understanding of good governance and the difference between governance and management;

Skills

Exceptional communication skills which engender community confidence, strong collaborations, and partnership.

Strong critical thinking and strategic problem solving; the ability to contribute to a joint strategic plan and undertake problem resolution and action. Analytical rigour and numerical excellence.

Highly sophisticated leadership and influencing skills; building compassionate cultures where individuals and teams thrive at organisation, partnership and system levels.

Qualifications

Essential: Qualified accountant with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development.

Desirable:

Experience of utilising health economics experience in a relevant role/setting and/or a relevant qualification.

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