Band 9 Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Strategy, Insight & Delivery

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford seeks a Deputy Chief Finance Officer who will develop financial strategies and provide leadership within the finance function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NHS finance regimes and the ability to handle complex financial information. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £115,120 to £131,578 per year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated delivery of benefit within difficult financial environments.
• Expert knowledge of the NHS finance regime, including financial governance.
• Evidence of post‑qualification commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Trust’s financial improvement strategy.
• Deliver compassionate leadership within the finance function.
• Lead the implementation of the new Electronic Patient Record.

Skills

Handle highly complex, sensitive and contentious information

Develop successful strategies and plans

Experience with large budgets

Education

Current qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA)

Educated to masters level or equivalent experience

Business Case qualified

Job description

Overview

Band 9 Deputy Chief Finance Officer – Strategy, Insight & Delivery at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT). Closing date: 07 December 2025. North East London hosts a diverse population of around two million residents; BHRUT serves 40 % of this community, generating over £1 bn in revenue and spending approximately £50 m in capital each year. The Trust seeks to improve value for money and achieve a sustainable, breakeven financial position.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain the Trust’s 5‑year sustainable financial improvement strategy based on evidence of waste.
2. Translate this insight into robust delivery plans through Finance Business Partners, working with operational, clinical and corporate teams to deliver recurrent financial improvement.

Main duties of the job

Deliver compassionate leadership within the finance function and as a senior leader within BHRUT and the NEL Integrated Care System, driving value for patients and residents. Utilize advanced analytical skills to convert big data into actionable intelligence, develop compelling cases for change, and engage leadership, the Board and system partners to effect positive change. Lead the implementation of the new Electronic Patient Record, leveraging increased data volume and complexity to generate insights that enhance productivity and finance sustainability.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

• Current qualified member of a recognised professional accountancy body (CCAB/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of post‑qualification commitment to continuing professional development.
• Educated to masters level or equivalent experience.
• Business Case qualified (e.g. CIPFA Better Business Case Practitioner or equivalent).
• Training in Quality Improvement methodology.

Skills and Abilities

• Handle highly complex, sensitive and contentious information, making judgements on financial risk and advising senior levels internally and externally.
• Develop successful strategies and plans, engaging effectively with stakeholders, championing a data‑driven approach.
• Demonstrate experience of a large budget; ownership of the budget setting process and knowledge of financial policy and procedures.

Experience / Knowledge

• Deep understanding of the NHS and partners from national to local organisations.
• Experience working with Executives, operating at Board and Board sub‑committee level.
• Experience leading complex change in an acute Trust (or similar organisation).
• Expert knowledge of the NHS finance regime, including provider payment mechanisms, financial governance, NHS information flows and legislation.
• Demonstrated delivery of benefit within difficult financial environments.
• Experience in other parts of the NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£115,120 to £131,578 a year inclusive

Location

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust