Assistant Director of Financial Improvement

Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site City Hospital Town Nottingham Salary £91,342 - £105,337 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Finance is central to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s strategic ambition to deliver outstanding patient and clinical outcomes and world‑class experience for both patients and staff.

As a senior leader within the Finance Directorate, the Assistant Director of Finance, Financial Improvement, is responsible for leading Trust‑wide efforts to deliver sustained financial transformation across the Trust. The postholder is responsible for strategic planning, service improvement and embedding methodologies that drive efficiency, productivity and value for money across the organisation and the Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System.

This post holds Trust‑wide responsibility for the strategic direction, operational delivery, and continuous development of the Trust’s Financial Improvement function. Operating at a senior level, the post holder will lead the design and development of evidence‑based financial improvement practices across clinical and corporate services, ensuring that productivity gains and financial planning are rigorously developed, tracked and realised.

The Trust is delivering an ambitious portfolio of financial and operational improvements. Realising these benefits requires proactive and visible leadership, strategic oversight and close collaboration across all Care Groups, specialities services, systems and ISS partners.

The post-holder will be joining a high‑performing and aspirational finance team. NUH’s Finance function is committed to national leadership standards, empowered by modern technologies, an inclusive and empowering culture, and an investment in staff development. All team members are actively supported in becoming experts in their field across the organisation and wider Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System, helping them reach their full potential.

While this post is not a direct budget holder, the role of Assistant Director of Finance, Financial Improvement carries strategic accountability for enabling substantial financial benefits and outcomes. This is achieved through strategic expert leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and robust governance of benefits realisation and performance delivery. The role demands gravitas, influence, and resilience to engage senior leaders, challenge constructively, and embed financial accountability at every level of the organisation.

As a recognised authority in financial transformation, the postholder will act as a visible leader, trusted advisor, and strategic influencer, driving the Trust’s financial efficiency agenda and shaping strategic decisions. Operating across Board, executive, and system levels, they will lead financial strategy through expert guidance, performance assurance, and innovation, enabling the Trust to deliver measurable improvements in value, productivity, and sustainability.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

We welcome new ideas to help develop our team and deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience to PhD level
• Professional Accountancy Qualification (i.e. Fully Qualified member of CCAB)
• Completion of evidenced on‑going Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant Professional Accountancy Body

• Extensive experience of financial improvement and change management
• Extensive experience of Financial Management…