Interim Executive Director of Finance

Job overview

This is an interim post for 6 months.

Are you a senior finance leader, looking for your next big and exciting challenge? Our large and complex organisation spans the six counties of North Wales, and the postholder is responsible for a budget of over £2bn. This critical role demands an experienced finance executive with outstanding leadership credentials.

Reporting Directly to the Chief Executive, the Executive Director of Finance is responsible for all finance and procurement functions. This pivotal role will ensure that the Health Board meets all of it’s statutory financial duties and operates with the highest standards of probity in all transactions.

At Betsi Cadwaladr we are ambitious for change and are seeking experienced and enthusiastic leaders to join our Executive Team. This appointment is critical to ensure we are equipping ourselves with the right blend of skills and experience to support the improvement journey we are on.

The successful candidate will balance stringent financial oversight and credibility with a passion for innovation. Demonstrating the hallmarks of compassionate leadership and political acumen the postholder will display a highly strategic approach.

Main duties of the job

The Interim Director of Finance ensures the Health Board meets the demands of openness and accountability in decision making and delivers value for money. As an Executive member of the Board, the Director will hold corporate responsibility jointly with other Board members for the strategic direction, corporate policy making and development and delivery of Health Board objectives. The Finance Director will take a lead in ensuring the Health Board designs and implements strong, effective performance measurement and management systems.

Other key duties include;

• Ensure the successful achievement of each of the statutory financial targets and act as the prime source of advice to the Board on all aspects of financial management, stewardship and governance.
• Lead organisational responsibility for the delivery of the Health Board’s financial strategy, the preparation of statutory accounts, service line reporting and the provision of financial services and support.
• Contribute to NHS Wales planning mechanisms and strategy development and delivery and to actively engage in work at a national level.
• Represent the Health Board within Welsh Government and Welsh NHS Executive forums on financial matters and develop key relationships with Internal Audit and Audit Wales, and within national forums.
• Executive lead for the Charitable Funds Committee of the Health Board. As an active member of Committee promoting engagement with partner organisations seeking to raise funds to support services provided by the Health Board

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are also encouraged. Get in touch!

Applications must be submitted by midnight on 31 August. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews on 2 September.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable