Head of Management Accounts

Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 8c Contract 6 months (Fixed term 6 months/Secondment) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) Job ref 321-CORP- -B8c

Site Unipart Group Business Center Town Oxford Salary £79,504 - £91,609 per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/08/ :59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital , Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit

Job overview

OUH is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced finance professional to join the Financial Performance team as Deputy Head of Financial Performance on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis.

This role is critical to maintaining the provision of high-quality financial management, forecasting, reporting and insight across the Trust. The post will provide additional capacity to support core financial performance activities whilst the team continues to support delivery of the Trust's financial recovery programme, including CIP identification, reporting and delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational and corporate stakeholders, providing financial analysis and insight to support informed decision-making and improved financial performance across the organisation.

The role is expected to be office-based one fixed day per week (Monday) and one additional day as required, with flexibility to work remote on other days. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity

Main duties of the job

The role will act as the corporate finance lead for operational financial performance, providing trust-wide oversight, analysis and insight to support financial sustainability, productivity improvement and informed decision-making. The post holder will lead on financial performance reporting, forecasting, analysis of key performance drivers, and support the development of robust management information to inform decisions at divisional, executive and Board level.

The Financial Performance team is committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and professional development, working across organisational boundaries to improve financial understanding and support delivery of the Trust's financial objectives

Hybrid working has given us the benefits of both face to face communication and problem solving and the benefits working from home, with excellent communication between the Financial Performance team and others in Finance to really deliver what the organisation needs.

We are working to embed a learning culture, encouraging staff at all levels to both undergo training and deliver training to others.

The Financial Performance team work closely with Finance, clinical and operational colleagues in the clinical divisions and also across the region.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

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Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit totheten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration : Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers /Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee .

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Ian How OR Yael Hunt Job title D. Director / H. of Financial Performance Email address Additional information

Band 5 Nurse andBand 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment iscentralised , meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of roles across the Trust.

Vacancies with our PFI partners

Domestic / catering / portering services at theJohn Radcliffe Hospital are provided byMitie .

Domestic / catering / portering / maintenance engineer services at theChurchill Hospital andNuffield Orthopaedic Centre are provided byG4S .

Maintenance engineer services at the John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Equans .

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