Director of Finance - NNUH

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS hospital trust in Norwich seeks a strategic finance leader to oversee financial performance and provide expert financial advice. The ideal candidate will hold a CCAB qualification, have experience in financially challenged environments, and be able to translate strategic priorities into financial goals. This role offers benefits including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Staff support services

On-site facilities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of senior financial leadership in the NHS or related public sector.
• Experience of working in financially challenged environments.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into clear financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for the Trust and related group entities.
• Develop financial plans aligned with Group objectives.
• Advise on financial matters to ensure sustainable service delivery.

Skills

Senior financial leadership

Cost improvements

Strategic thinking

Political acumen

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Executive Managing Director, and with professional accountability to Marcus Thorman - Group Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEO, you will hold responsibility for the overall financial performance of the Trust and provide expert financial advice to both the site-based leadership team and the wider Group leadership team. As a key member of the Hospital Management Board, you will play a central role in shaping the Trust's future success, setting financial plans and strategy at site level in alignment with Group objectives. A key challenge for our Group and for NNUH is delivering financial sustainability. The Trust has a balanced plan for 2025/26, but with an underlying deficit of £10m in the Trust of over £50m in the Group, with the Group in receipt of £44m of deficit support funding in 2025/26. Key to our progress is transformation both within the Trust and across the Group. We have stabilised our expenditure and are working with clinical and operational colleagues to improve productivity, which is also addressing waiting times in elective and cancer care. At the NNUH you will be working with an engaged Executive Managing Director who understands and is responsive to the challenges faced.

Travel, DBS and registration details are noted for applicants. Visa and Immigration: If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on gov.uk. DBS: If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check (DBS). UK Registration: You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role. Application: All communication will be by email and you should check regularly. We are committed to equality and consider Guaranteed Interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria in the person specification.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction for the Trust and related group entities.
• Develop and implement financial plans and performance management at site level aligned with Group objectives.
• Advise site and Group leadership on financial matters to support sustainable delivery of services.
• Work with clinical and operational colleagues to improve productivity and financial sustainability.
• Represent the Trust in regional forums, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified with a proven track record of senior financial leadership in the NHS or wider public sector.
• Experience of working in financially challenged environments, including delivering cost improvements and recovery plans.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate priorities into clear financial goals and outcomes.
• Political acumen and credibility to represent and champion the Trust across the region.

Organisational context

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to 'provide the best care for every patient'. The Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG) was established in May 2025, bringing together NNUH, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Trust, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn. This is a significant system integration programme for the NHS, with strong financial leadership at each site instrumental to success. This role includes membership of the site on-call rota.

Benefits and accessibility

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. We offer a range of NHS benefits/discounts and additional perks such as flexible working hours, staff support services, on-site facilities, salary sacrifice schemes, and opportunities for career development.