Band 8b Deputy Head of Finance

Job summary

Ready to make every pound count where it matters most? We are seeking qualified accountants to join Good Hope Hospital (GHH) and Birmingham Heartlands Hospital (BHH) as Deputy Heads of Finance, where your expertise directly supports patient care in some of England's most deprived and diverse communities.

With turnovers of 530m (BHH) and 140m (GHH), you will report to an Associate Director of Finance and act as a trusted advisor to clinical and operational leaders, influencing decisions that balance financial control with high-quality care. This is an opportunity to develop senior finance leadership skills in a supportive environment where financial discipline enables, rather than constrains, frontline services.

You will lead business partnering, performance reporting, forecasting and financial planning, productivity and efficiency initiatives, and constructive financial challenge. You will develop and manage a high-performing finance team and deputise for the Associate Director of Finance when required, representing finance at senior forums.

We are looking for values-driven leaders who see finance as the foundation for excellent care, can build strong relationships, and lead through influence. Successful candidates may choose their preferred hospital site, with relevant specialist experience considered.

For an informal discussion, contact Dan Harvey (Daniel.Harvey@uhb.nhs.uk) or Zak Hussain (Zak.Hussain@uhb.nhs.uk).

Main duties of the job

* Business Partnership -Be the financial voice for our services, driving insight and timely decision-making that balances quality care with financial sustainability

* Performance Leadership- Deliver accurate, timely monthly reports to Board and stakeholders, ensuring key decisions are based on robust financial information

* Forecasting & Planning- Oversee preparation of robust forecasts, lead annual financial planning, and support mitigation actions when performance deviates from plan

* Productivity Champion- Identify efficiency opportunities using financial analysis and project management skills, working with teams to deliver productivity improvements on time

* Financial Challenge- Lead discussions on financial performance, appropriately challenging managers and highlighting financial implications of operational decisions

* Team Development- Manage and develop your finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring comprehensive service to all stakeholders

* Deputising Authority- Step up for the Associate Director of Finance when required, developing advanced understanding of services and representing finance at senior meetings

You'll live our values: Kind, Connected, Bold. You'll work where financial discipline meets compassion, where every decision considers community impact, and where doing more with less isn't just a challenge - it's our commitment to the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.