A day as a director of finance
You work at your local NHS hospital, managing the budget for your organisation and making sure money is spent correctly.
You start at 9am, gathering and interpreting financial data so you can write a report for your chief executive on expenditure over the last six months. Next, you meet with the head of estates management and a building contractor to discuss the renovation of some of the older buildings that make up the hospital. You're happy that the projects are being accomplished within budget, and authorise payments for contractors.
You end the day with a meeting with your team to discuss whether changes should be made to the system that ensures vital NHS staff are paid on time very month. It's very rewarding to know your decisions and negotiations shape the direction of healthcare in your area.
