Chief Finance Officer

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will be pivotal in leading financial strategy and governance. The CFO will collaborate with the Board to ensure strong financial management while driving performance and enabling change. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of a leading healthcare provider.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in driving financial performance.
• Experience in embedding sound financial governance.
• Capable of working at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust’s financial strategy and governance.
• Ensure robust financial management and risk oversight.
• Work closely with the Board to shape the Trust’s future.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Financial Governance

Performance Management

Job description

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), rated “Good” by the CQC, delivers a broad range of mental health, community, and learning disability services across hospital and community settings. We are proud to have been accredited as a Teaching Partner of the University of Cambridge, and to be a key partner in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS), working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our patients, service users, and carers.

With a turnover of £275 million and a workforce of 4,900 staff serving nearly one million people, CPFT is a major employer and anchor institution in the region. We are committed to compassionate, high-quality care and to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities, guided by our PRIDE values. Our partnerships also extend to leading-edge research in mental and physical health, driving innovation in patient care.

We are now seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Team and Board. This pivotal role will lead the Trust’s financial strategy and governance, ensuring robust financial management and risk oversight. The CFO will work closely with Board colleagues to shape the Trust’s future and support its role as a leading partner in the ICS.

We are looking for a strategic and inclusive financial leader with a strong track record in driving performance and embedding sound financial governance. You’ll be an inspiring, action-oriented individual who brings compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to enabling change. While prior board experience is not essential, you must be confident working at a strategic level and in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders.

For an informal discussion please contact our CEO, Steve Grange via Senior Executive Assistant, Hazel Hitch, [e-mail], Hazel will then make the appropriate arrangements.

To register your interest in this role and receive an application pack please email [e-mail] quoting reference number 310-MCORP-7331280

Closing date for applications – 24^th July 2025