Job summary
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will:
- Lead on the development of sustainable medium term financial plans aligning them to operational strategies and the Trusts long-term goals to support strategic decision making
- Lead the Trust-wide financial improvement programme, ensuring robust governance, delivery of workstreams and measurable outcomes
- Collaborate with executive and operational teams to identify efficiency opportunities, improve productivity and optimise resource allocation
- Provide expert financial advice and analysis to the Board, Executive Team, and operational leaders
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job responsibilities
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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This advert is for Assistant Director of Finance - Financial Strategy & Improvement with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in Wakefield, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £91,342.00 to £105,337.00 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Nov 2025.
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