Director of Finance

Cwm Taf Health Board is a large and complex integrated Health Board created in 2009 to provide a full range of high quality hospital and community based health services to the residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. With a turnover of in excess of £600m, our aim is to prevent ill health, protect good health and promote better health for our population by providing excellent local services reducing the need for hospital inpatient care wherever possible. We now require an outstanding new Director of Finance to join the Health Board’s Executive with specific responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship and public accountability for the organisation whilst also offering a strong focus on achieving high standards of quality and best value.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, Allison Williams, the successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of the Health Board’s financial strategy and will also develop and deliver new strategic alliances with health, social care and voluntary sector partners supporting the Board to drive performance and determine the Trust’s overall strategic direction.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside a committed and talented group of clinical and managerial colleagues to support the on-going development of one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK.

Candidates must demonstrate;
– Strong Board level experience, with an ability to command credibility and to constructively challenge internal and external partners
– A demonstrable track record of financial management and delivery in large and complex organisations with a strong solutions focus
– Highly developed interpersonal skills for influencing change and sustaining engagement in complex multi-site settings
– An ability to contribute across all aspects of the Health Board’s activities, performance and development

For a confidential discussion please contact Frank McKenna, Group Director of Healthcare on +44 (0)20 7333 1516 or Chris Davies, Associate Director of Healthcare on +44 (0)20 7333 1555.

To apply please click on the "Apply Now" button quoting reference number HN6893HSJ.

Closing date is 5pm Friday 13th July 2012.