Director of Finance | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Lancashire is seeking a Director of Finance to lead and manage the finance team effectively. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, providing financial expertise, and collaborating with various partners in the NHS. The ideal candidate will possess significant finance management experience and an innovative approach. Enjoy a rewarding career while living in Blackpool, a unique coastal town offering vibrant community life and scenic surroundings.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualified experience in finance.
• Demonstrated achievements in finance environment.
• Ability to interpret complex financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational leadership of the finance team.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Provide expert knowledge of financial impact and procedures.

Skills

Innovative finance function adaptation

Strong management approach

Expert knowledge of financial procedures

Ability to work with multiple partners

Education

Post-qualified finance experience

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for a Director of Finance with drive, ambition and a passion for excellence. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer, the post holder will be responsible for the overall planning, management and reporting of the Trust’s financial performance.

We are looking for someone with the ability to innovate and adapt the finance function, to support our evolving service models across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a high profile and demanding organisation.

The post holder will work closely with two Associate Directors of Finance and deputise for the CFO when required.

You will have significant post qualified experience and your career will demonstrate considerable achievements in the finance environment. In addition, you will possess a versatile and inspiring management approach and a real appetite to undertake a broad and challenging position. This role provides an excellent platform for an aspiring Board Level Director who is seeking a challenging and rewarding role.

The postholder will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the finance team on a day-to-day basis providing effective and professional leadership to ensure that services are offered to the highest standard and in a way which meets all Trust objectives and professional and statutory requirements.

Responsible for the delivery of effective departmental functions i.e. Financial Management, Costing, Financial Accounts, Capital and Contracting. Provide the Trust with expert knowledge of accounting procedures, legislation and the financial impact of NHS policy and external guidance, Interpret, assess and advise the Chief Finance Officer of the implication of changes in complex financial guidance and policy as it pertains to the Trust and the wider health economy.

Responsible for creating the narrative behind driving changes to financial flows to the group in order to recognise fair funding aligned to National models and expectations.

Operate at a strategic level across all relevant partners, including but not exclusive to Provider Collaborative colleagues, Blackpool place partners, ICB / NHS E colleagues and NW NHS organisations through the finance networks associated with each.

Lead on ensuring compliance with all necessary accounting standards, thereby ensuring that all audit requirements are achieved for the BTH group.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details, prior to application.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026