Operational Finance Lead - Midlands Strategy

NHS England; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England Midlands is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Midlands Operational Finance Directorate. You will support financial planning and performance management across NHS organisations, understand NHS financial frameworks, and direct the work of teams to meet deadlines.

You will contribute to financial recovery, planning, business cases, assurance, and transformation, while working with senior finance leaders in a supportive regional team.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with finance experience in NHS or public healthcare.
• Strong financial analysis and performance management capabilities.
• Ability to lead finance teams and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and performance management across NHS Midlands organisations.
• Understand NHS financial frameworks and deliver plans within targets.
• Direct work of teams or individuals and provide regulatory oversight and assurance.

Skills

Financial planning

Public sector accounting

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACCA/CIMA/CA qualification

Job description

NHS England Midlands is seeking a qualified accountant to join the Midlands Operational Finance Directorate. You will support financial planning and performance management across NHS organisations, understand NHS financial frameworks, and direct the work of teams to meet deadlines.

You will contribute to financial recovery, planning, business cases, assurance, and transformation, while working with senior finance leaders in a supportive regional team.