Band 8b Deputy Head of Finance- Group Clinical Support Services

NHS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS foundation trust in Birmingham seeks a Deputy Head of Finance to lead financial management and support decision-making throughout the organization. The role includes managing the Finance Business Partnering team and ensuring smooth daily operations. Candidates should have a professional accountancy qualification and substantial experience in financial management. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with flexible working options and a salary range between £64,455 and £74,896.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified member of CCAB.
• Experience in managing a financial team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering team.
• Influence financial decision making across services.
• Support the Head of Finance in financial management.

Skills

Leading change

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to progress their career in Financial Management within the Trust's Group Clinical Support Services team. In this role, you will provide Finance & Business support to both Operational & Clinical Colleagues in a rewarding position that provides excellent opportunities to develop your financial leadership and commercial skills. You will be influencing day to day decision making across the services to maximise value for patients whilst maintaining strong financial control in line with Trust processes and striving to deliver on productivity improvements. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take a lead role in a variety of areas for the whole business unit. You will be accountable for the management of the finance team that supports the services within their remit.

We are committed to career development and offer a flexible and collaborative working environment where your health and wellbeing are valued. We are constantly evolving, improving and encourage innovation. We work on a hybrid model with a blend of office based on site, and remote working.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Head of Finance will act as the lead financial specialist in the Group, supporting the Head of Finance in providing a comprehensive financial and performance management service. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the HoF as and when required, which requires knowledge of all the services within the remit of this role. The Deputy will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day running of the Finance Business Partnering team, acting as first line of enquiry to support members, share learning and facilitate best practice across the team. The Deputy Head of Finance will be responsible for recruitment, training, development, performance and disciplinary issues of the staff accountable to them. Other components of the role include coordinating the team to ensure smooth delivery of month end processes and reporting and providing support to Trust wide projects and initiatives.

Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 304-1096777

Job locations: Regent Court, Second Floor, 14, George Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1NT

Job description

Job responsibilities: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification -- i.e. Fully Qualified member of CCAB (as per HFMA national finance profiles definition).
• Completion of evidenced ongoing continuing professional development, in accordance with guidelines produced by the relevant Professional Accountancy Body.

Experience

• Track record of leading change in a complex organisation
• Experience of multi professional collaboration at a senior level.
• Development and utilisation of internal and external benchmarking techniques including the use within business case appraisal.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing a team.
• Experience of suggesting and making changes to local systems and processes.
• Extensive relevant experience of Financial Management.

Desirable

• Evidence of delivering savings within a health or social care setting
• Specialist, expert knowledge of specific NHS policies/procedures (e.g. Payment by Results, Coding, Patient Choice, Foundation Trusts, GIRFT, Model Hospital)
• Good working knowledge of the NHS including understanding of key targets and the performance management framework.
• Up to date knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting procedures including IFRS.
• Familiarity with changes in clinical practice and the impact on resource utilisation.

Additional Criteria

• Excellent written communication skills and ability to summarise highly complex financial issues into concise financial reports and complex multi-faceted business cases.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills to explain complex financial issues to non-financial staff and influence decision making.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage change and meet organisational goals.
• Flexibility to work autonomously and delegate effectively.
• Ability to travel between hospital sites and other locations as required.

Other

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be made.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Regent Court, Second Floor, 14, George Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1NT

Employer website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm