This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join a high performing finance team. The focus of this role it to act as the finance lead and senior project team member for major strategic projects being undertaken by the Trust, including the Chelsea New Build Development and the associated business models through which it will be implemented. In this capacity, the postholder will work closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement major strategic projects in line with the Trust’s strategic needs. The postholder will promote and support appropriate financial governance and decision-making in relation to the Trust’s major strategic projects. The postholder will also ensure appropriate financial reporting to governance bodies in relation to the Trust’s major strategic projects.
The postholder will act as the finance lead and senior project team member for major strategic projects being undertaken by the Trust, including the Chelsea New Build Development and the associated business models through which it will be implemented.
In this capacity, the postholder will work closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement major strategic projects in line with the Trust’s strategic needs.
The postholder will promote and support appropriate financial governance and decision-making in relation to the Trust’s major strategic projects.
The postholder will also ensure appropriate financial reporting to governance bodies in relation to the Trust’s major strategic projects.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
- Influencing the development and implementation of the Trust’s major strategic projects to ensure that they are aligned to the Trust’s strategic objectives.
- Leading the development, implementation and review of financial and investment policies and frameworks specific to the Trust’s major strategic projects, ensuring alignment with and contribution to the Trust’s wider strategic and financial objectives.
- Engaging with and influencing external stakeholders and partners, including both partners such as RMCC and the ICR, as well as regulatory bodies such as NHSE, in order progress the Trust’s major strategic projects.
- Acting as the senior responsible officer for the financial governance framework underpinning the Trust’s major strategic projects, ensuring consistent application of agreed financial policies, controls and assurance arrangements across directorates and partner organisations involved in the programme.
