Head of Financial Control and Strategic Planning

The Great Western NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest healthcare providers and employers in the South West serving a population of over 300,000 people with an annual turnover of over GBP300 million. Our large and modern hospital has around 460 beds, numerous outpatient clinics, CT and MRI scanner, maternity services, an Intensive Care Unit and 24/7 Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional and highly motivated Head of Financial Control and Strategic Planning to lead the financial accounting, statutory financial reporting, financial control and long term financial planning across the Trust., Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will work closely with the wider senior finance team and other senior managers across the organisation and you will play a pivotal role in the leadership of the finance function. The post holder will also lead on operational and strategic cash and working capital management ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place to maximise cash flow and operate efficiently as a Foundation Trust. To succeed in this role at GWH you will: * Be a qualified Accountant with substantial financial accounting experience in a medium to large and complex organisation. * Have excellent understanding of accounting processes and audit requirements * Have experience of Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements and compliance with IFRS * Have experience of preparing medium and long term financial plans You will also be expected to demonstrate high-level leadership, technical and analytical skills as well as demonstrate excellent inter personal and negotiating skills gained from a successful career in a similar organisation. In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including: * Band 8c salary package GBP56,000 - GBP69,000 depending on experience * 27 - 33 days holiday * Standard NHS pension and other associated benefits For more information on this role please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law.