Overview
We are seeking an exceptional senior finance leader to join us as Associate Director of Finance - Financial Delivery, a newly created role working across two organisations.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officers of the partnership, this high‑profile role will lead the delivery of ambitious short to long‑term financial objectives across both Trusts. You will play a pivotal part in shaping financial recovery, driving productivity, embedding accountability and supporting transformational change at scale.
You will work closely with executive colleagues, operational leaders, clinicians and system partners to identify and implement sustainable improvements that strengthen financial performance while supporting safe, high‑quality care.
The role is part of a federated partnership between Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the development and delivery of financial recovery and improvement programmes across both Trusts
* Driving cost improvement, productivity and efficiency schemes with a focus on recurrent benefits
* Creating robust accountability frameworks for clinical, operational and corporate teams
* Supporting strategic transformation programmes that improve sustainability and service delivery
* Providing expert financial advice to executive teams and senior leaders
* Developing high‑quality governance, reporting and performance monitoring arrangements
* Building a culture of continuous improvement, value and financial ownership across the organisations
* Leading and developing specialist teams to support delivery of ambitious objectives
Qualifications
* A professional finance qualification with significant senior leadership experience in a large complex organisation
* A strong track record of delivering challenging financial and operational targets
* Experience of financial turnaround, recovery and sustainability programmes
* Proven success leading complex transformation and organisational change
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, the ability to engage senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders
* Strong analytical capability, with experience turning complex data into clear actions and decisions
* A visible, values‑led leadership style that inspires confidence and accountability
* Resilience, pace and sound judgement in a demanding and evolving environment
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