Deputy Head of Finance: Projects

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance for Projects. This role involves supporting the financial management of major projects critical to the organization. Responsibilities include developing financial models, forecasting, and advising on business cases. The ideal candidate will have a relevant finance qualification, strong analytical skills, and experience in project finance. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site facilities

Staff wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial modelling for large projects is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous financial analysis.
• Knowledge of Treasury Green Book guidance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of financial models for major projects.
• Coordinate financial reporting and forecasting for project budgets.
• Assist in production of business cases for project funding.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing methodology

Project management

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

Overview

The Deputy Head of Finance: Projects has a crucial role in the delivery of major projects across CUH. You will be responsible for supporting and managing the delivery of the financial aspects of major projects at CUH that are critical in enabling the organisation to meet its aims and vision and deliver its strategy. The major projects may be individual projects, stages of a larger project, or work streams of a major projects programme with dependencies on other projects within the major projects programme. The purpose of the post is to support the Head of Finance: Projects along with the wider project team to ensure the production of robust and accurate financial analysis against strict deadlines to support the production of multi-million pound major project business cases. The Projects team comprises 4 posts, working in a matrix structure, across multiple Trust-wide projects including the Cambridge Cancer Research and Cambridge Children\'s Hospitals, and a number of core strategic projects within the Addenbrooke\'s 3 Programme. This post offers a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape and be directly involved in some of the highest priority projects for Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH). Crucial supportive role within the Finance team to ensure delivery of the Major Projects portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of financial models and costing methodology for use in all Major Project financial analysis.
• Support the development and active maintenance of a finance work plan for major projects to ensure delivery.
• Support the work streams with financial analysis to derive inputs into business case financial modelling; identification of interdependencies, financial risks and issues.
• Support the production of business cases, providing expert professional knowledge to facilitate the development of the Economic Case and Financial Case in accordance with Treasury Green Book guidance.
• Coordinate the provision of financial reports and analysis, including the provision of forecasts to enable the Programme Director to fulfil their budgetary responsibilities.

About Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH)

CUH NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised as providing outstanding care and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. The Trust\'s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care and guide how staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local population, including specialist services for regional, national and international patients.

Diversity, Inclusion and Immigration

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We value differences and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or socio-economic background.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer a full-time permanent contract unless you have: (i) applied for a Graduate visa; (ii) completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date; or (iii) the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

Additional Information

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, priority will be given to applicants who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy; however, interviews cannot be guaranteed. The advert will close at midnight on 25 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held between 8 and 10 October 2025. Benefits include a range of development opportunities and on-site facilities, with various staff wellbeing and travel benefits. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.