4341 - Deputy Chief Finance Officer

Be a System Leader. Drive Value. Shape the Future.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking finance leader for the role of Deputy Chief Finance Officer. This is a Band 9 post, which goes beyond traditional deputy responsibilities, working closely with the Executive Team and Senior Leadership of the Trust.

As the Trust's senior on-site finance lead, you'll have the autonomy, influence, and support to make a real impact across our organization and the wider South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS).

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an established, energetic, and credible senior financial leader, with significant NHS or similar sector experience, to be part of a forward-thinking leadership team dedicated to delivering excellence. Your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of NHS finance.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, this critical leadership role is responsible for:

1. Strategic and operational financial leadership across the Trust
2. Championing value, productivity, and transformation across clinical and corporate services
3. Leading system finance collaboration within the ICS and provider collaboratives
4. Embedding inclusive leadership and EDI principles across finance operations
5. Driving digital innovation, business intelligence, and cost analytics
6. Supporting and developing a high-performing finance team aligned to NHS One Finance principles

Main duties of the job

This highly visible role involves working closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Team, and clinical leaders to ensure financial sustainability, transformation, and outstanding care delivery.

As Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you'll be the senior finance lead on site at Barnsley Hospital, responsible for providing strategic and operational financial leadership. You'll work with the Chief Finance Officer and Executive Team to drive financial planning, governance, and transformation to support excellent patient care and long-term sustainability. You'll lead high-performing finance teams, shape investment decisions, and represent the Trust in regional system-level collaborations. This pivotal role emphasizes innovation, value-based healthcare, and inclusion. You'll oversee reporting, performance, and financial risk, while building strong partnerships with clinical and operational leaders. If you're ready to influence strategic direction and improve outcomes across a respected NHS Trust, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and impact.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organization, achieving a 'Good' rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment, with significant progress in delivering our strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organization, which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. The organization is moving at pace with a 'we can do this' attitude, engaging staff for change and committed to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

If you require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please check your eligibility at the provided link. Note that from April 9th, 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles will no longer be eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

What We're Looking For

Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of NHS services and a commitment to reducing inequality. As a strategic and adaptable leader, you will bring expertise and energy to support your teams and senior leadership in making informed financial decisions during challenging times. With strong political awareness and a collaborative style, you will build trust and confidence with stakeholders internally and externally, fostering effective partnerships to drive financial sustainability and innovation locally and regionally.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with:

• Proven ability to lead complex transformation programmes and drive improvement
• Commitment to inclusive, compassionate leadership and workforce development
• Confidence to represent the Trust at system, regional, and national levels

Whether you're already operating at Band 9 or ready for your next step, we welcome applications from dynamic leaders capable of delivering real change.

Why Join Us?

Barnsley Hospital is an award-winning Trust, recognized for strong leadership, a values-driven culture, and high-quality services. We are proud of our people and passionate about improvement.

In this role, you'll enjoy:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative executive culture
• Access to extensive leadership development and NHS One Finance opportunities
• Flexibility, wellbeing support, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• The chance to shape the future of finance in a rapidly evolving NHS system

Apply today and take the next step in your NHS finance leadership journey.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development in financial management and leadership skills, knowledge, and experience

Experience

• Extensive, post-qualification senior-level experience in financial management within a large, complex organization, including system-level leadership
• Experience in managing and developing high-performing finance teams
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Experience in staff management, including setting team objectives and staff development
• Experience driving financial transformation initiatives, aligning financial, operational, and workforce strategies
• Strong track record in capital financial planning, investment decision-making, and business case development

Trust Values

• Please provide around 100 words on what Equality & Diversity mean to you and their importance
• Please provide around 100 words on what motivates you to do a good job

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any previous convictions.