A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and in conjunction with the Director of Strategic Finance, you'll be pivotal in building and developing the Finance Team and implementing highly effective systems and practices. To succeed you will have the ability to provide strategic leadership and to foster a culture of compassion, innovation & inclusion, that improves the services we provide, whilst supporting financial sustainability. As an expert communicator, you'll be comfortable to lead on the sharing of highly complex information in a way that empowers others and facilitates their contribution. You will be working with colleagues across the Trust and the wider Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care system.
The Trust is part way through the delivery of its Financial Sustainability Plan that will see it return to financial balance. This role is key in leading the delivery of the financial management, financial services and procurement functions.
• Provide expert strategic and technical adviceto the Board, Finance &Performance Committee and Audit Committee, ensuring robust stewardship of a £1.9billion budget.
• Lead and motivate the Financial Services, Financial Management, Procurement &Supply‑Chain and Finance‑Transformation teams, embedding a high‑performance, digitally enabled culture.
• Own the full cycle ofbudget‑setting, in‑year performance, statutory accounts, cash and working‑capital managementand drive delivery of cost‑improvement and productivity plans.
• ChampionOneNHSFinanceprinciples, modernise processes and systems, and cultivate strong partnerships across our Integrated Care System.
• Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer, acting as a visible, values‑led senior leader across the Trust and on the gold on‑call rota.
At NUH you will join an executive team committed to compassionate, inclusive leadership and continuous improvement.
We offer:
• Competitive Very Senior Manager (VSM) packagewith NHS pension.
• Agile / hybrid working based mainly at City Hospital but with the requirement to work at QMC and at other ICS partners.
• Access to nationalOneNHSFinanceand leadership development, plus strong university links.
• A collaborative culture that celebrates diversity, wellbeing and the Trust’s core values of Kind, Inclusive, Ambitious and One Team.
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.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to 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, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Leadership &Governance
• Shape and deliver the Trust’s financial strategy and annual financial plan in line with NHS England, DHSC and ICS requirements.
• Lead recruitment, development and performance of c.250 finance and procurement professionals, embedding continuous improvement and professional standards.
• Provide assurance on financial controls, risk management and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, IFRS and Better Payment Practice Code.
FinancialServices
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, treasury, cash forecasting, investment and tax arrangements with NHS SBS.
• Ensure production of monthly management accounts, statutory annual accounts and all NHSE returns to deadline and to audit‑ready standards.
FinancialManagement
• Coordinate Trust‑wide budget setting, forecasting and reporting; translate strategic objectives into clear, costed and assigned targets.
• Provide insightful analysis and early‑warning indicators to support decision‑making and corrective action.
Procurement &SupplyChain
• Develop and deliver the Trust’s Procurement Strategy, driving value for money, clinical engagement and Model Hospital excellence.
FinanceTransformation
• Sponsor projects that modernise finance processes, data and systems, improving efficiency and the user experience.
PersonSpecification – at a glance
• Degree andCCAB/CIMA qualification with ≥5years post‑qualificationexperience at Deputy/Director level in a large, complex NHS (or comparable) organisation.
• Expert knowledge of NHS finance regime; proven delivery of large‑scale turnaround and cost‑improvement programmes; outstanding leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
This advert closes on Sunday 7 Sep 2025
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