Finance Systems Lead

Finance Systems Lead

Closing date: 04 March 2026

Eligibility: This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

A Finance Systems Lead within Cornwall Partnership Trust is a key player in developing the strategic direction of operational services. This role will understand internal and external environments providing financial and systems advice and assurance to enable achievement of organisational objectives. They are responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the reporting of the service financial position within given timescales working with the Head of Financial Intelligence and Financial Management colleagues. There will be a requirement to work alongside other support functions to develop business plans reflecting the operational services strategy to deliver effective, efficient, and economic services. The post holder will investigate and advise on complex issues interpreting information from multiples sources.

Main duties of the job

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders from budget holders and operational managers to other providers.
• Develop relationships with other enabling services, to provide cohesive support to help clinical teams deliver the best possible care.
• Work in collaboration with operational managers as required, providing a point of contact for Finance & Systems related queries, helping to build the strategic direction of services.
• Regularly meet strategic stakeholders to develop trusted relationships through sharing information and providing advice.
• Daily communication with all levels of the Finance team, escalating information to Head of Financial Intelligence as needed.
• Ability to alter communication styles dependant on audience or relationship to deliver complex or difficult messages.
• Communicate financial and systems information to finance and non-finance professionals in a manner that is clear and effective to facilitate effective decision making.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of operational service's financial position, with a focus on consistency and quality.
• Oversight of budgeting and forecasting for the Trust, as well as analysing trends and profiles of income and expenditure.
• Engage with the services to contribute and take ownership for the financial systems used to forecast financial position and any associated risks to this position.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification Qualifications or Experience

• CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) Qualified or equivalent significant Finance Systems experience.
• Significant experience working within a financial management environment.

Skills and Aptitude

• Able to produce transparent financial reports for a range of stakeholders with varied financial experience and exposure.
• Working with other teams within the Trust to triangulate information and share knowledge with a focus on standardisation.
• Experience presenting information and delivery of training to non-finance staff.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.