Deputy Director of Finance – Complex Care
Band 8d
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref 824-CORP-8072092
Site: Parsons Green Health Centre
Salary: £103,102 - £117,560 per annum (inclusive of HCAS)
Closing 24/06/2026 23:59
Interview date 06/07/2026
CLCH is a leading community healthcare provider across London and Hertfordshire, committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and fostering an inclusive workplace.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as Deputy Director of Finance – Complex Care. In this role you will provide expert financial leadership, business partnering and decision support to the Complex Care division, CLCH senior management and West & North London ICB. You will lead financial planning, reporting and performance management across a complex portfolio, supporting service transformation, contract negotiations and the delivery of financial sustainability.
Main duties of the job
* Provide strategic financial leadership, advice and business partnering support to the Complex Care division, CLCH management and West & North London ICB.
* Lead and develop the Complex Care Finance Team, promoting an inclusive and high‑performing culture.
* Oversee the production, review and ownership of financial and management reports, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
* Deliver financial analysis, insight and interpretation to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
* Lead the financial review of business cases, service developments, transformation programmes and cost improvement initiatives.
* Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management processes.
* Work collaboratively with operational, clinical and commissioning colleagues to support organisational objectives.
* Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS partners and system colleagues.
* Support contract negotiations and system‑wide financial planning activities.
* Present complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
* Deputise for the Director of Operational Finance and, when required, the Chief Finance Officer, representing the Trust at senior meetings and forums.
* Contribute to Trust‑wide financial strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
* Doctorate or equivalent / comparable level of experience in senior finance roles
* Qualified CCAB with significant post‑qualification experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
* Senior finance experience in the NHS and / or commercial business environment
* Extensive experience of Complex Care services
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team at all organisational levels
* Experience in contract negotiations
* Experience supporting the management of large and complex budgets
* Extensive experience of financial management at a senior level in the NHS
* Experience across NHS, other public sector and private sector contexts
* Experience of working with senior Council staff
* Experience of working in social care finance
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload of self and others, working to tight deadlines
* Ability to lead an effective and efficient finance team
* Excellent written, verbal and presentational communication skills to ensure highly complex issues are clear and understandable
* Knowledge and understanding of the health and social care environment within the UK
* Highly developed specialised knowledge of NHS financial regime including NHS Operational Framework, Payment by Results, Code of Conduct, etc.
* Understanding of regulatory framework
Other
* Able to understand & respect the confidentiality and sensitivity of the finance information & department.
* Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
* Able to operate effectively at Board level.
CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident, Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care.
* Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
* Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
* Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.
Other Relevant Information
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of normal duties and is required to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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