Deputy Director of Finance

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to lead the finance team during a period of significant transformation. This pivotal role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, compliance with regulations, and strategic partnership with the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have significant senior-level experience and a professional accounting qualification. This position offers a unique opportunity to make impactful decisions in healthcare finance.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience at senior level in similar organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Provide leadership for the Income function and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Leadership in financial management

Strategic financial planning

Compliance with financial legislation

Contract negotiation skills

Education

Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to shape the future of healthcare across the Black Country in a challenging time?

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to join our senior finance leadership team. This is a pivotal role acting as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance during a period of large‑scale transformational change.

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham we live our values of Ambition, Respect and Compassion and are committed to inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement. We are looking for a talented finance leader who is a team player and is looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, through their professional credibility, ambition and ability to engage with our leaders, teams and people across all parts of our organisation to deliver sustainable financial delivery. This is an exciting time for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we continue to work more closely with system partners to collaborate, innovate and leverage the opportunities to operate at scale.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape the financial future of a values driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director of Finance is a key member of the Trust's senior leadership team, responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the Finance and Procurement directorate. This role ensures the delivery of statutory financial duties while the Trust undergoes large‑scale transformational change. The post holder acts as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, providing expert advice to those with management responsibilities across the Trust.

Job responsibilities

Financial Management and Use of Resources

• Financial Planning: Leading the successful coordination of the 10‑year Long Term Financial Plan and the annual budget.
• Efficiency Measures: Coordinating cash‑releasing efficiency measures to support the Trust's annual and multi‑year Cost Improvement Programs (CIP).
• Audit and Reporting: Ensuring monthly and annual accounts meet the highest professional standards and maintaining a regular dialogue with external auditors.
• Compliance: Ensuring all financial policies comply with legislation and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions.

Costing, Income, and Contracting

• Income Oversight: Providing leadership for the Income function, including planning and recovery maximisation.
• Contract Negotiations: Leading financial negotiations with commissioners and ensuring NHS contract terms align with Trust objectives.
• Activity Integration: Ensuring that income and activity planning are fully integrated with operational performance and delivery.

Please review the full JD and PS available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Experience

• Substantial experience at senior level in organisations of a similar size and complexity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.