Director of Finance & Digital

Taurus Healthcare; Leominster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Herefordshire is seeking a strategic leader to oversee financial planning, drive digital transformation, and develop commercial strategies. The ideal candidate will provide expert leadership, manage a £20m budget, and work collaboratively across sectors to improve health outcomes. This role has hybrid working potential and offers a competitive salary along with generous annual leave and NHS pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension - 23.78% employer contribution

33 to 38 days annual leave including bank holidays

Vivup benefits: 24/7 counselling, salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and budget management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster innovation.
• Experience in digital transformation and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Leading financial planning and reporting aligned with long-term sustainability.
• Driving innovation through AI and data analytics.
• Developing commercial strategies to identify new revenue streams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial Planning

Digital Transformation

Commercial Strategy

Governance

Job description

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results - this could be your next big move. Areas you will lead: Financial Planning – setting financial direction, leading planning and reporting, and ensuring robust systems and governance for long-term sustainability; Digital & Data Transformation – drive innovation through AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies; Commercial Strategy – identifying new income streams, forging strategic partnerships, and exploring digital commercialisation opportunities that deliver real value; Corporate Governance & Compliance – ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while leading on estate management, insurance, and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is based at Nelson House, Hereford. There may be scope for hybrid working, which can be discussed as part of the selection process. Oversight of budget of £20m.
• Opportunity to significantly grow budget and activity through flexible funding flows in shift to neighbourhood working.
• Providing expert Board‑level leadership in Finance, Digital and Commercial Strategy.
• Represent all Herefordshire GP practices to ensure financially resilient services at practice, neighbourhood & place.
• Ensuring forward‑looking Finance and Digital strategies underpin all plans.
• Leading development of Commercial Strategy identifying new revenue opportunities, partnerships, and service innovations.
• Providing inspirational leadership, fostering culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Fully participating in the development and delivery of the organisation's Business Plan, ensuring alignment with financial, digital, and commercial goals.
• Reporting to Board, Finance and Audit, Integrated Governance, and Commercial Strategy Committees.
• Taurus Healthcare is the GP Federation for Herefordshire, working in partnership with all 20 GP practices.

About Taurus Healthcare

We provide direct services, drive strategic development, and collaborate across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System to transform local health and care. Our focus: Population | People | Partnerships – improving health outcomes, putting individuals and staff at the heart of everything we do, and working across sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary. NHS Pension – 23.78% employer contribution. 33 to 38 days annual leave – including bank holidays. Vivup benefits: 24/7 counselling, salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts.

Legal Statements

Taurus Healthcare is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people. All confirmed offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check for this role.