Deputy Director of Finance - Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a strategic Deputy Director of Finance to lead operational financial management across its clinical group. The ideal candidate will have strong NHS finance experience, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering sustainable improvements in healthcare. Join to shape the financial future and drive innovation within the Trust.

Benefits

Dynamic, inclusive environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong NHS finance experience with a track record of leading teams.
• Experience in delivering financial stewardship and improvement.
• Ability to oversee financial performance and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across a £0.4bn clinical group.
• Drive cost improvement and transformation programmes.
• Influence Trust-wide transformation and lead complex programmes.

Skills

NHS finance experience

Leadership of high-performing teams

Financial stewardship

Financial planning

Job description

There is an exciting opportunity to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as the Deputy Director of Finance for the Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group (MRICG).

We are seeking a senior finance leader to take on the role of Deputy Director of Finance for Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Reporting to Sarah Riley, Director of Finance for MRICG you will provide operational leadership across a £0.4bn clinical group, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, governance and financial stewardship.

You’ll oversee all aspects of financial performance, while working closely with operational and clinical leaders to support effective decision-making and deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare. A key part your role will be driving cost improvement and transformation programmes, helping us deliver best value for the communities we serve.

We are looking for someone with strong NHS finance experience, with a track record of leading high‑performing teams and delivering financial stewardship and improvement.

This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group within the UK's largest NHS Trust.

If you are a strategic, ambitious and values‑led leader, we would love to hear from you.

projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.Join us to make a lasting impact--help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.

MRICG is looking for a dynamic Deputy Director of Finance to join our senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to take on a career fulfilling role within one of the most complex and ambitious NHS organisations in the country, in the setting of an improvement agenda within finance and the clinical group to drive sustainability for our local health population.

As the UK's largest NHS Trust, MFT serves a diverse population of over 750,000 people across ten hospitals and community services. With an annual budget exceeding £2 billion, we operate at scale, delivering world‑class care while driving financial sustainability. Our finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring we meet the challenges of today's NHS, and we are looking for an outstanding leader to drive this agenda forward.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30 000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.

As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact