Strategic Finance Leader for Shared Services (Multi-site)

IWT PHU Single Corporate Service; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave increasing with/4

Hybrid working arrangements

Free car parking

On-site gym and wellbeing facilities

Job summary

Isle of Wight NHS Trust, in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, is seeking a substantive Head of Financial Services (Band 8C) to provide strategic leadership across financial accounts, systems, and overseas visitor services. The role offers a potential 8B development path, with flexible hybrid working and sites across Isle of Wight and Lakeside North Harbour.

The post requires CCAB qualification and a proven track record in delivering financial excellence within a

Qualifications

• Fully CCAB qualified finance professional
• Strong strategic leadership across financial accounts and reporting
• Experience leading multi-site finances and cross-organisation collaboration

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting operations
• Prepare statutory annual accounts and governance reports
• Liaise with internal audit, counter-fraud, and external auditors
• Manage cash flow, VAT, capital, and leasing accounting
• Ensure effective use and integration of SBS and Oracle financial systems
• Provide hands-on leadership to the Financial Services team

Skills

CCAB qualified

Strategic financial leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Audit liaison

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Oracle

SBS

Job description

Isle of Wight NHS Trust, in collaboration with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, is seeking a substantive Head of Financial Services (Band 8C) to provide strategic leadership across financial accounts, systems, and overseas visitor services. The role offers a potential 8B development path, with flexible hybrid working and sites across Isle of Wight and Lakeside North Harbour.

The post requires CCAB qualification and a proven track record in delivering financial excellence within a