MRI Director of Finance | University NHS Foundation Trust

MRI Director of Finance | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Manchester, M13 9WL

Pay:

Attractive Remuneration Package

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

25/06/2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance for Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), one of the NHS’s most significant and complex acute hospitals.

Reporting to the Clinical Group Chief Executive, with professional accountability to the Group CFO, this is a high‑profile executive role within one of the UK’s largest provider Trust.

It is a hub of internationally recognised clinical and research expertise, and a key partner in the Oxford Road academic campus.

Serving a diverse and complex urban population, MRI delivers major tertiary services, large‑scale emergency care, and complex operational activity alongside world‑class research.

The MRI is entering a critical phase of redevelopment and transformation, focused on operational performance, clinical pathways, and financial sustainability.

Over the past year, a new Senior Leadership Team has driven significant improvements in performance, engagement and organisational stability.

The next phase will prioritise financial sustainability, productivity and long‑term strategic development.

This role offers a rare opportunity to join an organisation with strong momentum, ambitious leadership and highly engaged clinical teams.

Ideally suited to an ambitious NHS finance leader seeking senior executive exposure, complex operational challenges and a strong platform towards future CFO roles.

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a key member of the MRI Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the development and delivery of robust financial recovery and sustainability plans.
• Support the organisation’s transformation agenda, including major redevelopment and service redesign programmes.
• Work closely with operational and clinical leaders to strengthen financial accountability and operational decision‑making.
• Provide high‑quality financial analysis, forecasting and strategic insight to support organisational performance and long‑term planning.
• Drive financial improvement, productivity and efficiency initiatives across MRI services.
• Support the development of business cases, transformation programmes and investment planning.
• Lead and develop the embedded finance function, creating a high‑performing, collaborative and operationally engaged finance team.
• Contribute actively to wider MFT financial leadership and organisational priorities.
• Act as a visible and credible senior leader across the organisation, contributing beyond traditional finance responsibilities.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe.

We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services.

With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.

As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high‑performing executive team.

Our £3bn plus turnover and leading‑edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient‑centred care and drive continuous improvement.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values‑led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Join us to make a lasting impact—on our Trust, our communities, and the future of healthcare. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, please review the attached job description and person…