Deputy Director, Regional Financial Performance & Oversight

NHS England; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England North West Regional Finance Team seeks a Deputy Director of Financial Performance & Oversight to lead financial oversight, forecasting and sustainable transformation across providers and ICBs. You will enable credible plans, monitor delivery and provide high-quality reporting to senior leaders.

You will work with Board-level colleagues to identify risks, drive improvements, and deliver value for patients and taxpayers within a politically sensitive and complex environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant and CCAB member.
• Experience at a senior level and leading a finance team.
• Proven ability to report on finances and deliver complex change and strategy in a political and complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance and oversight of financial performance across 30 NHS trusts and 3 ICBs, supporting regional finance leadership.
• Ensure coherent annual plans, monitor delivery and provide high-quality reporting and briefing.
• Identify risks early, agree mitigating actions and advise on escalation or intervention as needed.
• Deputise for the Director of Finance and contribute to regional priorities and跨-directorate initiatives.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

Financial reporting

Regulatory/compliance

Education

CCAB member

Qualified Accountant

Job description

NHS England North West Regional Finance Team seeks a Deputy Director of Financial Performance & Oversight to lead financial oversight, forecasting and sustainable transformation across providers and ICBs. You will enable credible plans, monitor delivery and provide high-quality reporting to senior leaders.

You will work with Board-level colleagues to identify risks, drive improvements, and deliver value for patients and taxpayers within a politically sensitive and complex environment.