Deputy Head of Financial Services

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of Financial Services to lead their Financial Services team within the Finance & Procurement Business Unit. You will be responsible for enhancing financial management and driving business growth while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a Professional Accountancy qualification, a master's degree, and significant management experience. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy qualification with current membership registration.
• Significant management experience in a financial role.
• Extensive knowledge of NHS financial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Financial Services Team within the Finance & Procurement Business Unit.
• Set clear standards and ensure compliance with accountancy practices.
• Drive business growth and improve cash flow.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Innovative Problem Solving

Education

Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB/CIMA)

Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Financial Services

The closing date is 15 December 2025

We're excited to recruit a passionate and driven Deputy Head of Financial Services to lead our Financial Services team within the Finance & Procurement Business Unit. You will use your expertise to influence innovative mechanisms required in developing and enhancing the Financial Management of the organisation.

We are particularly proud of our exceptional and highly‑skilled staff. You will focus on quality, promoting high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes in a financial capacity, whilst using evidence to make improvements and seeking out innovative ways of working to develop financial solutions. You will also be commercially astute, able to drive business growth and improve cash flow. It is essential for you to hold a Professional Accountancy qualification (CCAB/CIMA) with current membership registration and be educated to master's degree level or an equivalent professional qualification and possess significant management experience.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key part in setting clear standards and expectations, ensuring compliance with professional accountancy standards and practices are met consistently and effectively. You will lead the Financial Services Team in the FBU and also work closely with colleagues in the Charities, Accounts Receivable, Tax and Capital teams.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our workforce of more than 30,000 is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions, working collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams to drive improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas and expertise are valued.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post‑qualification development and achievement of CPD

Experience

• Significant experience and proven track record in a senior leadership/management role
• Unblemished record with CCAB

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of NHS financial frameworks or similar complex organisation
• Significant knowledge of financial risk management

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.

Location

Finance Business Unit, Trafford General Hospital

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

349‑COR‑7653545C‑RL4