Interim CIP and Financial Improvement Project Manager

Finegreen; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Interim CIP and Financial Improvement Project Manager to lead complex cost improvement initiatives within the NHS. This critical role involves collaborating with divisional leadership and operational teams to drive financial sustainability through effective programme delivery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing NHS CIP programmes and will excel in stakeholder engagement and financial analysis. This interim position offers a hybrid working model and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading NHS CIP programmes across multiple service lines.
• Strong understanding of NHS financial frameworks and operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of financial improvement programmes.
• Work with leadership to identify opportunities and drive delivery.
• Ensure governance and reporting structures are in place.

Skills

NHS CIP programmes

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Interim CIP and Financial Improvement Project Manager
Band 8c/8d | NHS Agency Cap Rates | Inside IR35

Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: 3–6 Months Interim
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Interim / Contract via Agency

An NHS Trust in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim CIP and Financial Improvement Project Manager to lead and deliver complex cost improvement and financial recovery initiatives across multiple service lines. This critical role will sit within the Trust’s finance and transformation function, supporting the achievement of financial sustainability targets through robust programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and tracking of CIP and financial improvement programmes across clinical and corporate divisions.
• Work with divisional leadership, finance, and operational teams to identify opportunities, assess viability, and drive delivery.
• Ensure all initiatives are supported by clear governance, risk management, and reporting structures.
• Provide expert analysis, challenge, and assurance on CIP delivery and financial impact.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to promote engagement, accountability, and cultural alignment with financial improvement goals.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven success in leading complex NHS CIP programmes across multiple service lines within provider organisations.
• Strong understanding of NHS financial frameworks, service transformation, and operational delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interrogate financial and performance data to support decision-making.
• Available to start at short notice and comfortable working in a hybrid model (on-site and remote).

This interim assignment is offered on NHS agency cap rates (Band 8c/8d), inside IR35, and will run for an initial 3–6 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and programme needs.

If you are interested in the role, please email Toni Coates with a copy of your updated CV to [e-mail] along with your availability and rate understanding in line with the above.