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LGT’s CFO, an Executive Board Director position, shares collective responsibility and accountability with other directors for the development and delivery of the Trust strategy and will be responsible for developing the financial strategy for the Trust to support the Board in achieving these aims.

The CFO will:
ensure finances are used well and focused on delivering objectives, maintaining financial viability and focusing on delivering increasing value for patients via a financially sustainable local health economy.

contribute to the delivery of Trust-wide statutory & non-statutory responsibilities, for the delivery of short- & long-term objectives, for organisational development & for establishing strategies, policies & plans, to ensure future delivery of high-quality healthcare.

contribute to the continued corporate development of LGT, coordinating key areas as directed and agreed with the CEO.

contribute to the achievement of all LGT’s objectives, including the quality, financial, workforce & performance targets within LGT’s overall corporate governance framework.

bring to attention of the CEO and the Board of Directors any professional issues which might affect LGT’s performance or
reputational concern.

Lead the Trust on the development and control of the Trust’s financial strategy and forward planning to support the delivery of high-quality care and the delivery of the Trust strategy that enables the Trust to respond
successfully to ICS and national requirements for value for money and continued implementation of national policies relating to finance.

Provide expert financial advice and support to the Board, the Trust’s governance structures, and the Trust’s management groups on the financial implications of options and decisions.

Provide strong, visible, and professional financial leadership across the Trust, fostering a culture which values continuing improvement in all business planning processes.

Develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures that minimise financial risk and maximise use of resources by empowering effective budgetary planning and management.

Provide support and assistance to those with budgetary responsibilities to achieve the most effective use of resources and to maintain and enhance the Trust’s sustainability

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Responsibility for all finance functions including all financial services, management accounting, cash management, internal audit.

Ownership of policies and procedures in support of the financial control framework and risk management including stringent liquidity controls and internal audit service.

Prepare statutory year-end accounts, estimates, and reports as necessary for the Trust to carry out its statutory duties.

Manage relationships with internal and external audit functions, play a leading role in liaison with any regulatory bodies and actively participate in supporting the Audit committee, helping to ensure it operates effectively and fulfils its governance, scrutiny, and assurance functions.

Support the effective agreement of contract income and lead on income risk analysis, to establish and manage contracts with commissioners and support the contract process.

Ensure comprehensive financial performance reports are available to the Board (and others as appropriate) and are in accordance with the relevant framework.

Have oversight of significant financial transactions and capital expenditure in which the Trust may be involved from time to time

System Leadership

Alongside the Board, supporting system wide change across the London Boroughs of Greenwich, Bexley and Lewisham, and helping the Trust play its part to tackle the healthcare inequality that exists across the populations served by the Trust.

Sponsoring work to develop the system relationships on behalf of the Trust, working with stakeholders to ensure that the interface between partner bodies (including health, social care, voluntary sector and
other partner agencies) and the Trust is well managed and clear.

Strengthening partnership arrangements by developing a culture that is inclusive, supportive and high performing, to ensure that services provided result in better outcomes for public, patients, service users and carers across South East London.

Estates and Facilities Leadership

Executive leadership of the Trust’s Estates function and estates strategy, including line management responsibility for the Trust’s Director of Estates and Facilities.

Working with the Director of Estates and Facilities, ensure the delivery of all estate objectives, including the co-ordination of capital and maintenance programmes across the Trust, ensuring these are fully aligned with the Trust’s vision and strategy.

Ensure the Trust’s estate is managed efficiently and effectively, delivering value for money and meeting environmental sustainability targets.

Working with the Redevelopment team to establish and agree the site blueprint and strategy, maximising any potential income and commercial opportunities

See attached Candidate Information Pack for full details