Head of Finance - SFT
Internal opportunity open to employees of RUH, GWH and SFT.
Overview
The Head of Site Finance is a senior finance leader responsible for delivering high-quality financial management, business partnering, and financial control across the site. The postholder will lead the site-based Finance Business Partnering function, provide strategic and operational financial leadership to clinical and corporate services, support the Site Director of Finance to ensure financial sustainability, performance and value delivery, and act as a key interface between Group Finance and the site.
Responsibilities
* Lead the site-based Finance Business Partnering function
* Provide strategic and operational financial leadership to clinical and corporate services
* Support the Site Director of Finance in ensuring financial sustainability, performance and value delivery
* Act as a key interface between Group Finance and the site, ensuring alignment to group standards, policies and objectives
* Embed a high‑performing, insight-driven finance function that supports operational decision-making, productivity and transformation
Main duties
* Provide leadership to the site finance team, including Finance Business Partners and analysts
* Build a high‑performing, engaged and professionally developed team
* Set clear objectives aligned to Group Finance strategy and site priorities
* Lead workforce planning, capability development and succession planning
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* CCAB Qualified accountant
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Significant senior leadership experience in public sector organisation
* Experience of financial modelling and scenario planning
* Knowledge of NHS financial planning frameworks and regulatory requirements
* Understanding of financial governance and assurance requirements
* Understanding of productivity and efficiency programmes within healthcare
* Proven experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders
* Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic insight
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Experience managing and developing finance staff
* Strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger organisational picture
Desirable criteria
* Experience writing Board or Executive level reports
* Experience working in a multi‑organisation or group finance model
* Experience supporting organisational transformation or service redevelopments
Application requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and appropriate UK professional registration. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website.
Right to work: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution is provided.
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