AGH Solutions - Director of Finance

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  • Steeton, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We are delighted to share with you an exciting opportunity for the role of Director of Finance of AGH Solutions Ltd (AGHS). AGHS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and commenced trading in March 2018. AGHS are proud to provides a wide range of services from estates maintenance to capital projects, facilities management, sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement servicesto the Trust supporting Airedale's clinical services and other customers, mainly in the NHS all services being essential to support the provision of health and care to the communities we serve.The successful candidates will be joining our organisation at an exciting time with a real opportunity to shape the development of AGH Solutions at a time when Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on the development of a new health and care facility through their participation the National New Hospital Programme.Closing Date: Wednesday 10th SeptemberInterviews will be held week commencing 6th October 2025Main duties of the jobThe AGHS Director of Finance role is pivotal role in leading customer / supplier relationship between AGHS and the Trust along with meeting expectations of the shareholder/subsidiary relationship. The successful candidate will help develop a strong profile and reputation for AGHS and across estates, facilities and procurement sectors whilst remaining committed to NHS values. Leading cultural and initiating AGHS innovations as part of a continuous improvement commitment in its drive for best practice in the services it offers.AGHS is an exciting workplace that will provide the right candidates with an opportunity to grow and develop themselves and the future of the company.About usThe Trust is an active partner in the award-winning West Yest Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), with two other partners in WYAAT also undertaking substantial capital investment in their estates. The Trust is also active in its Place Partnership, Bradford District & Craven, one of five of the Places which comprise the award-winning West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership. This commitment to working together with Partners gives further opportunity to AGHS and its future strategy, as well as to the Trust To find out more about the Trust you can visit www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Thriving people, healthy communities.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeVery senior manager (VSM)SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number423-AGHS7427893Job locationsAiredale NHS Foundation TrustSteetonBD20 6TDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details of the job please see attached full advert , job description and person specification Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details of the job please see attached full advert , job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • oEducated to degree level with Master's or equivalent qualification or proven track record of experience.
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development.
  • oFull qualification in one of the individual professional accounting bodies CCAB bodies or CIMA or CIPFA or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • oFinancial management experience including
  • oExperience at a very senior management level
  • oLeadership in large complex results driven organisations.
  • oFinancial accounting experience
  • oExperience at a very senior management level
  • oExperience of working within the NHS
  • oExperience of working in a private sector organisation
  • oExperience of partnership, customer relations.
  • oSenior experience of managing budgets, income and securing financial growth.
  • oExperience of commercial contract negotiations and management.
  • oExperience of managing significant projects to successful completion.
  • oTrack record of financial achievement.
  • oContinuous improvement and change methodologies.
KnowledgeEssential
  • oKnowledge of the NHS finance regime
  • oIn depth knowledge of Company accounting requirements, relevant legislation and accountability.
  • oHighly developed knowledge of best financial and commercial services practice.
  • oExcellent interpersonal skills, communication, negotiation and relationship skills. Supported by effective leadership qualities.
  • oCapital and tax accounting knowledge, with knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT regulations.
  • oAbility to contribute to strategy development and continuous improvement to deliver aspirations of the Company and act in a manner consistent with its values.
  • oUnderstanding of group structure accounting principles.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • oEducated to degree level with Master's or equivalent qualification or proven track record of experience.
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development.
  • oFull qualification in one of the individual professional accounting bodies CCAB bodies or CIMA or CIPFA or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential
  • oFinancial management experience including
  • oExperience at a very senior management level
  • oLeadership in large complex results driven organisations.
  • oFinancial accounting experience
  • oExperience at a very senior management level
  • oExperience of working within the NHS
  • oExperience of working in a private sector organisation
  • oExperience of partnership, customer relations.
  • oSenior experience of managing budgets, income and securing financial growth.
  • oExperience of commercial contract negotiations and management.
  • oExperience of managing significant projects to successful completion.
  • oTrack record of financial achievement.
  • oContinuous improvement and change methodologies.
KnowledgeEssential
  • oKnowledge of the NHS finance regime
  • oIn depth knowledge of Company accounting requirements, relevant legislation and accountability.
  • oHighly developed knowledge of best financial and commercial services practice.
  • oExcellent interpersonal skills, communication, negotiation and relationship skills. Supported by effective leadership qualities.
  • oCapital and tax accounting knowledge, with knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT regulations.
  • oAbility to contribute to strategy development and continuous improvement to deliver aspirations of the Company and act in a manner consistent with its values.
  • oUnderstanding of group structure accounting principles.

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