Head of Financial Management

Reference number JN
Job locations Cobalt Business Park, Northumbria House, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE27 0QJ
, United Kingdom

Lead and inspire the Trusts Financial Management function, driving excellence in financial planning, performance, forecasting and business partnering across a 1bn NHS strategic decision-making by providing expert financial leadership and trusted advice to Executive Directors, senior clinicians and operational leaders on key organisational priorities and investments. Drive financial sustainability and transformation, leading budget setting, financial recovery programmes, cost improvement initiatives and business case development that support high-quality patient care.

Develop and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, accountability and professional excellence. Provide assurance and strong financial governance, ensuring accurate statutory reporting, regulatory compliance and effective stewardship of public resources. Act as a senior finance leader for the organisation, deputising for the Executive Director of Finance and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the Trust.

Essential CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification (e.g. CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and expertise.
Desirable Master's degree or equivalent leadership membership or active involvement in professional finance networks.
Experience Essential Significant senior financial management experience within a large and complex NHS experience of leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management processes..

Experience of developing and delivering financial recovery programmes, cost improvement programmes and medium-term financial plans.

Experience of leading, managing and developing finance professionals and multidisciplinary teams. Expert knowledge of NHS financial management, NHS financial regimes, financial governance, statutory reporting requirements and relevant of leading major organisational transformation or improvement programmes.
Other Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is able to use a car for work purposes. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Northumbria Healthcare NHS FT as our new Head of Financial Management. As a senior finance leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare services across a complex and innovative organisation with an annual turnover of almost 1 billion and a workforce of over 12,000 colleagues. Working closely with the Executive Director of Finance and senior clinical and operational leaders, you will provide expert strategic financial leadership, driving financial sustainability, transformation, service improvement and informed decision-making across the Trust.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major investment decisions, lead financial planning and recovery programmes, support ambitious service developments and play a key role in delivering outstanding value for patients and communities. We are looking for an inspirational leader who can combine strategic vision with strong operational delivery, build high-performing teams, challenge constructively, and help shape the future direction of one of the UK's leading NHS organisations.

If you are passionate about making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want a role where your leadership will have a lasting impact on healthcare services, we would love to hear from you.

The Head of Financial Management is responsible for leading and coordinating the Trust's financial management function, providing strategic financial leadership, expert advice and high-quality business partnering support across the organisation. The post holder will lead the delivery of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance reporting, cost improvement programmes and financial recovery initiatives, ensuring the Trust achieves its financial objectives while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Working closely with Executive Directors, senior managers and clinical leaders, the role will provide expert…