Interim Head of Financial Management Costing & Contracting

Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking an experienced and credible senior finance leader to join us as Interim Head of Financial Management, Income, Contracting & Costing on a 12‑month fixed‑term or secondment basis.

This role provides additional senior leadership capacity and resilience, ensuring continuity of delivery across core financial management responsibilities while supporting an evolving financial and contracting environment shaped by national and system priorities.

The post holder will operate at a senior level within the Trust, working closely with the Director and Deputy Director of Finance, Business & Value, executive colleagues, clinicians and system partners to maintain financial grip, deliver key priorities and support robust evidence‑based decision‑making.

This opportunity will suit a senior NHS finance professional who is comfortable working at pace, bringing clarity assurance and adaptability in complex settings.

• Providing high‑quality timely and insightful financial information to support executive board and system‑level decision‑making, including monthly management accounts and external reporting.
• Leading the coordination of the Trust’s financial planning processes, including budget setting, forecasting, scenario analysis and longer‑term financial modelling.
• Ensuring statutory and national financial returns are interpreted prepared and submitted accurately and on time, in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• CCAB qualification and significant post‑qualification experience in senior NHS finance roles.
• Strong expertise across financial management planning reporting and performance.
• Experience of leading teams through periods of pressure and change, maintaining grip and delivery.
• The ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• A pragmatic delivery‑focused mindset, with resilience integrity and strong values.

• Experience with in mental health services and/or complex system environments.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 24 02 2026 and the proposed interview date is week commencing 02 03 2026. Our recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life. We use a values‑based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We encourage applications from people with disabilities who meet the Equality Act definition and those who meet the essential criteria for Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

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