Deputy Director of Finance - Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to oversee financial performance for a £0.4 billion clinical group. The ideal candidate will have substantial NHS finance experience and a proven record in leading high-performing teams. This role involves ensuring effective financial planning and driving cost improvements while supporting decision-making in a complex healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in financial management.
• Significant senior NHS experience ideally in a provider organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across a £0.4 bn clinical group.
• Ensure robust financial planning, reporting, governance and stewardship.
• Oversee all aspects of financial performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Determination

Adaptability

Ability to operate laterally

Education

CCAB qualified

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Deputy Director of Finance - Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group

The closing date is 02 December 2025

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).

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.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to Sarah Riley, Director of Finance for MRICG, you will provide operational leadership across a £0.4 bn 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 of 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.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust 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, serves 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 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 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.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• oCCAB qualified preferably with significant post qualification experience.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Experience

• Significant experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation, including extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in financial management.
• Significant senior NHS experience ideally in a provider organisation.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability.
• Proven ability to operate/think laterally.

Knowledge

• Previous experience of working at a senior level.
• Experience of senior level negotiations.
• Experienced in use of information management and technology.
• Comprehensive understanding of current NHS accounting principles and procedures.

£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum (pro rata)