Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is the GPSUs Chief Finance Officer, responsible for the organisations overall financial strategy, statutory financial duties, and longterm financial sustainability. As a member of the Executive Team, the postholder provides authoritative leadership on financial governance, commercial development, organisational risk, and systemwide financial collaboration

The Director of Finance will oversee a complex and growing financial portfolio, including multimillion pound budgets, multientity structures, commercial income streams, and strategic investment decisions. They will ensure the GPSU remains financially resilient, compliant with all statutory and NHS requirements, and equipped with high quality financial insight to support strategic decision making

Working closely with the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team, the postholder will shape the organisations future direction, lead financial transformation, and drive value for shareholder practices and system partners

• Act as Chief Finance Officer, providing strategic leadership on all financial matters
• Lead development and delivery of the long-term financial strategy aligned to organisational and system priorities
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, investment, and sustainability
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cashflow, and investment planning
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly accounts and Board reports
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and governance arrangements
• Lead statutory and regulatory compliance, including accounts, audit, and reporting requirements
• Act as Executive Lead for financial governance, risk management, and assurance, including oversight of the risk register and Audit & Risk processes
• Support commercial activity through financial input into business cases, bids, and income generation opportunities
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, partnerships, and programmes, ensuring compliance and value
• Represent the organisation externally, building relationships and influencing system-wide financial strategy
• Lead and develop the finance function, supporting effective budget management across the organisation

The GP Support Unit (GPSU) exists to champion, support, and amplify general practice in Somerset. Actingas an extension of the practice team, we help GPs and primary care professionals navigate challenges, embrace innovation, and thrive. Through collaboration, shared expertise, and hands-on support,we deliver high-quality services that reduce burden, unlock system value, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

Trusted by practices and recognised across the Somerset system, the GPSU ishere to make general practice stronger now and into the future

Strategic Leadership

• Act as the GPSUs Chief Finance Officer, providing strategic leadership on all financial matters
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisations long term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and Somerset system priorities
• Serve as a full member of the Executive Team, contributing to organisational strategy, culture, and performance
• Provide expert advice to the CEO and Board on financial strategy, investment, risk, and organisational sustainability
• Lead financial aspects of organisational transformation, growth, and diversification

Statutory & Regulatory Accountability

• Act as the organisations named statutory financial officer, ensuring full compliance with Companies House, HMRC, NHS England, and audit requirements
• Oversee the preparation and submission of annual accounts, statutory returns, and financial statements
• Ensure robust arrangements for financial probity, fraud prevention, anti-corruption controls, and compliance with all legal obligations
• Lead the organisations relationship with internal and external auditors

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, reserves, and investment strategy
• Produce timely, accurate monthly management accounts and Board level financial reports
• Lead the annual budget setting process and monitor performance against plan
• Ensure the organisation maintains strong financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support strategic decision making

Governance, Assurance & Risk

• Act as the Executive Lead for financial governance, risk management, and assurance
• Lead the Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring effective oversight of financial risk, internal controls, and compliance
• Maintain a comprehensive organisational risk register, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation
• Provide assurance to the Board on financial sustainability, risk exposure, and organisational resilience

Commercial & Business Development

• Lead the organisations commercial strategy, including pricing models, income generation, and financial evaluation of new opportunities
• Oversee financial…