Role Overview The Head of Financial Improvement will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the Trust's overarching approach to financial sustainability. This will include the use of all available information to evaluate, monitor and improve the organisation's use of its resources, supporting the development of a multiyear productivity and efficiency plan. The Head of Financial Improvement will also be responsible for the measurement and reporting of the efficiency programme, working with the finance team and operational services to drive efficiencies which will result in cost improvements across the Trust. Working as a member of the senior finance team, the Head of Financial Improvement will play a key role in production of information for the Assistant Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance and Executive Director of Finance, Executive Director of Service Development and Improvement and the wider organisation to ensure successful delivery year on year of a sustainable productivity and efficiency plan, development of the Trust and its clinical services. To ensure efficient and effective use of the Trust's resources by providing professional challenge in all scenarios. Where appropriate, involvement in the identification & delivery of projects and initiatives which will deliver financial benefit to the organisation. Provide direct support & advice to Senior Colleagues in Finance in management of the financial improvement agenda, preparing assurance and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders including NHS England/NHS Improvement. To act as representative for the Finance Department where required across the financial improvement agenda, at internal or external forums as agreed, ensuring feedback and communication on any matters arising. The post holder will be expected to act independently, taking timely and at times challenging decisions to ensure the delivery. This will be achieved by supporting and influencing both the clinical divisions and corporate functions. To provide financial support to managers, both outside the Finance Department and staff within the Finance Department, to develop Trust efficiency savings, particularly supporting the Trust wide initiatives. Represent the Trust with external partners and other external agencies and have autonomy to make decisions and act in these discussions/negotiations with the support of senior colleagues in Finance. Lead with the Assistant Director of Finance shaping and implementing the organisations transformation programmes, utilising information to identify opportunities for efficiency savings for the organisation and ensuring these are pursued by the relevant services/group. Use a range of data sources including NHS Benchmarking, SLR, PLICS and Model Hospital to understand and communicate where transformation opportunities lie. Qualifications

Membership of recognised CCAB; you must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Professional Development and Opportunities The Finance Department has been at the forefront of change and continual improvement and has recently won a national HFMA award for embracing technology as well as the Public Sector Finance award for Training & Development. The Department is both FSD and FFF level 3 accredited so there is no better time to join this inspiring team. The Department actively participates in mentoring and coaching programmes and all staff have opportunities for protected learning time. With our training schemes and support networks, you will be empowered to play a leading role in the future of healthcare, whatever your specialism or interest. Equal Opportunity Statement The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. #J-18808-Ljbffr