We are seeking a highly skilled A07 Finance Manager to lead the provision of high-quality business partnering within a complex, large-scale hospital environment. You will lead a dedicated team of five finance professionals, providing critical insights into financial and FTE performance to ensure the delivery of sustainable healthcare. Please note that proven experience managing a team as a Finance Manager within the health sector is an essential requirement for this position.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Performance, you will act as a strategic advisor to senior operational leadership, translating complex data into actionable financial strategies.
Key Responsibilities
* Business Partnering: Lead senior-level business partnering for hospital divisions, overseeing performance reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
* Strategic Analysis: Lead hospital-wide analysis of financial and FTE trends, sharing insights with executive teams to identify risks and opportunities.
* Budget Management: Manage the annual budget build for hospital services in accordance with established guidelines and strict monthly timeframes.
* Financial Oversight: Maintain oversight of Service Level Agreements and recurrent funding arrangements, including Activity Based Funding (ABF).
* Leadership & Coaching: Provide active mentoring, coaching, and support to the Financial Performance team to build internal capability and a high-performance culture.
* Sustainable Care: Support hospital leaders in identifying and tracking sustainability initiatives to ensure long-term financial health.
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
* Health Sector Expertise: You must possess extensive experience in a large healthcare service or a similarly complex service organisation.
* Mandatory Qualifications: A degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business is essential.
* Technical Proficiency: Practical expertise in S/4HANA, DSS Necto, and BPT is required.
Highly Desirable Criteria
* Government Experience: Prior experience within a public sector or government environment is strongly preferred.
* Professional Registration: CA, CPA, CIMA, or ICA qualification is highly regarded.
* Proven ability to influence and consult with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data interpretation.
* Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* A commitment to health equity and the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.