Are you an experienced CCAB qualified strategic finance accountant with extensive expertise in capital programmes, business case development and the delivery of large capital programmes? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to be part of a once in a lifetime £multi million project to build a new hospital at Leighton in Crewe, Cheshire.
You will lead the Healthier Futures Finance Funding & Approvals workstream, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, executing and defining the financial strategy of the Trust and overseeing the programme budget & expenditure.
Oversee the project budget, monitor expenditures and ensure accurate financial tracking throughout the scheme’s development lifecycle to comply with Trust and NHP reporting exercises.
Manage project finances, aligning capital investments and cash flows to optimise resource allocation and ensure financial sustainability.
Support the Programme Director in the effective development and management of the Programme budget.
Support the Chief Financial Officer in deploying a financial strategy to deliver the Healthier Futures Programme.
Provide assurance over the effective financial management of the Programme budget and that of related projects, including overseeing the preparation of summary cost reports for the Programme and project boards
Analyse financial performance metrics, identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise financial outcomes.
Provide corporate finance support to the project team to help them in making appropriate financial decisions and allocating resources.
FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details and refer to our website for more information about the Healthier Futures Programme.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025