Divisional Head of Finance

Job summary

Frimley Foundation Trust has a reputation for high quality service and innovation. To ensure the Trust continues to maintain these high‑quality services, it is making a significant investment in financial support and advice to the new divisional structure of five heads of divisional finance. As an integral part of the divisional management team, you will play a critical role in shaping services within budget.

We are seeking a dynamic Divisional Head of Finance to join our Senior Finance Team, leading the delivery of financial policy, performance, and value for money across our organisation. Working across all of our sites – Wexham, Frimley Park and Heatherwood – this pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide strategic vision, expert advice, and operational leadership, ensuring robust financial processes and controls that support modern, patient‑focused services.

You will drive continuous improvement, empower your team, and shape financial strategies that underpin our commitment to excellence. If you are CCAB qualified, thrive in complex environments, and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you. We also encourage previous applicants that were not shortlisted to re‑apply.

The post holder is a senior finance professional within Frimley Health and is responsible for leading and delivering financial policy, performance and value for money requirements. They will provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operational responsibility for business‑partner financial services and advice, working with the Associate Director of Finance, executive directors and other senior managers. The role includes developing and delivering robust financial processes and controls, overseeing a modernised, patient‑focused service, and providing innovative, proactive advice and support on financial and service strategies and approaches.

The post holder will provide vision and leadership in developing and implementing overall financial, productivity and efficiency plans, and will deputise for the Associate Director of Finance in their absence where required.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and a wide range of professional, management and leadership training.

We know how important a healthy work‑life balance is, and encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours.

Date posted: 31 December 2025

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 8c

Salary:
Depending on experience per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 151‑DW0042 – B

Job locations:
Greenwood Offices, Ascot, SL5 7GB

You can read more about the key tasks and responsibilities associated with this role in the job description attached to this advert, including administrative and organisational duties, involvement in social and digital media development and monitoring, and forward planning.

• CCAB (or equivalent) Qualified – Essential
• ECDL – Desirable
• Educated to Master’s Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience – Desirable

• Extensive experience, working at a senior level in a large complex organisation – Essential
• Experience of delivering challenging financial plans including large cost‑reduction programmes – Essential
• Significant senior‑management experience – Essential
• Experience of planning and implementing long‑term strategy – Essential
• Significant experience of working with staff, their representatives and trade unions/professional organisations – Essential
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and key changes in the NHS – Desirable

• Understanding of the political agenda for Health and Social Care – Essential
• Proven track record of successfully introducing service improvement…