Head of Workforce & Financial Intelligence

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Workforce & Finance Intelligence to join Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a key senior leadership role responsible for leading and developing integrated workforce and financial planning, analysis and resource intelligence across the Trust. Working closely with senior leaders, the post holder will ensure the Trust has access to high-quality intelligence, planning and analytical support to inform strategic decision-making, workforce sustainability and financial performance.

The successful candidate will lead the development of Trust-wide workforce and financial planning frameworks, reporting and analytical systems, translating complex data into meaningful insight that supports service improvement and organisational delivery. They will work collaboratively across clinical, operational and corporate services, providing expert advice, challenge and support at all levels of the organisation.

The role will also deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer when required, representing the Finance Directorate and Trust at key internal and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious leader to shape how intelligence, planning and analytics support the delivery of high-quality services for the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the Trust's workforce and financial planning, intelligence and analytical functions, ensuring high-quality information supports strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop and deliver integrated workforce and financial planning frameworks, models and reporting systems that support organisational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Provide expert analysis, insight and interpretation of complex data to the Board, Executive Team and senior leaders across the Trust.
• Lead the development of innovative intelligence, reporting and analytical solutions, ensuring information is accessible, accurate and actionable.
• Identify, assess and monitor workforce and financial risks, supporting services to develop effective mitigation and recovery plans where required.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, forecasting and the use of intelligence to support service transformation and performance improvement.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Workforce & Finance Intelligence team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer as required and represent the Trust at key internal, regional and external meetings, partnerships and forums.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.