Event / HFMA members' summer series

10:00, 18 June 2024 – 14:00, 20 June 2024 Online

We are thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated HFMA members' summer series online event, that will be taking place from 18-20 June. But, this year we are shaking it up a bit!

Join us for an extraordinary three day festival of learning where all 13 HFMA branches will be collaborating to bring you the best experience in learning, networking and elevating your skills.

This event is open to full HFMA members but has been designed for those working in bands 2 to 6 and apprentices specifically.

It is not just an online event – it is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share insights and thrive in your learning and development.

Please make a note of the date and get ready to be part of this unique, nationwide learning experience. This event is free to all HFMA members.

What can you expect from the event?

At this online festival of learning, you can expect to enhance your knowledge, skills and professional development whilst hearing from some of the leading representatives in their respective fields. The collective expertise of all 13 branches has curated a programme that will include:

expert talks: gain insights from leading professionals
explore a wide range of topics from career stories to how to use AI
learn new skills and tips that you can immediately apply to your role.

This event will cover a diverse range of subjects that will enhance both your personal and professional development.

Jun 18

Claire Wilson

Gemma Ashfield & others (TBC)

Mark Wilcock
If you use Excel, you probably have come accross the VLOOKUP function - and probably found it difficult to use. VLOOKUP does a useful job: it searches a column for a value and returns the corresponding value in another column. In this 30 minute session, Mark will demo the XLOOKUP function and show that it is a simpler and more flexible alternative to VLOOKUP.

Guy Dakin (South Central Branch)
Step into the extraordinary career of Guy Dakin as he takes you on a captivating journey from banking to fast cars, and finally, to the frontline of emergency services. Guy shares his insights, challenges, and triumphs he’s encountered along the way, all leading to his remarkable career in healthcare finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable wisdom from Guy’s unique and diverse experiences!

Russ Favager, (North West Branch)
Since January 2024 Russ has moved full time as the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Mid Cheshire FT new Leighton Hospital build programme, one of two national reference sites for the government’s 40 new Hospitals programme.

ACCA – Jade Wilson/Alistair Brisbourne

Meri Lahti, (KSS Branch)

Jun 19

TBC

Clare Haynes, (North West Branch)
It's easy to assume we need to fit a mould, become something we're not or that 'professional' throws out the personal. In this session, we'll explore the easy wins in work and conversations, for confidence, to be convincing and to boost credibility

Lee Spicer

Julie Manners
Don’t be afraid of PivotTables. A PivotTable will quickly and easily summarise a large amount of data and allow you to see the “Big Picture”. A PivotTable is an amazing slice-and-dice tool allowing you to sort, filter and analyse your data. Learn all you need to know to get started in this session!