Job overview
This post is one of the Head of working capital role in our Financial Accounts Team, that play a key tactical position to support Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to respond appropriately to a dynamic and complex financial environment. The post holder will report to a Head of Financial account, working as part of a wider dynamic team in delivering an effective working capital service supporting finances and staff across our divisions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder serves as the Trust’s subject matter expert on liquidity and cash flow management.
They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of working capital on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that robust systems and controls are in place to monitor, report on, and safeguard the Trust’s liquidity position. This is critical to ensuring that the Trust consistently has sufficient funding to meet its financial commitments.
The post holder manages a department covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and Overseas Visitors. They provide leadership in developing and enhancing systems and processes across these functions to ensure they are fit for purpose and fully compliant with Trust policies and regulations.
Outputs from this department contribute directly to the Trust’s financial management reporting, including performance reporting, the Annual Accounts, and statutory and central returns.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder serves as the Trust’s subject matter expert on liquidity and cash flow management.
They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of working capital on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that robust systems and controls are in place to monitor, report on, and safeguard the Trust’s liquidity position. This is critical to ensuring that the Trust consistently has sufficient funding to meet its financial commitments.
The post holder manages a department covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, and Overseas Visitors. They provide leadership in developing and enhancing systems and processes across these functions to ensure they are fit for purpose and fully compliant with Trust policies and regulations.
Outputs from this department contribute directly to the Trust’s financial management reporting, including performance reporting, the Annual Accounts, and statutory and central returns.
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This advert is for Head of Working Capital with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum plus HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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