Band 8d Head of Financial Planning and Reporting

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our senior Finance leadership team.

Reporting to the Director of Group Finance, you will lead the full cycle of Group financial planning and reporting, including preparation of annual and medium-term plans, budget setting, Trust wide monthly reporting for internal and external stakeholders and the National Cost Collection. You will ensure the provision of timely and accurate information and clear analysis to support robust governance and sound strategic decision-making across the Trust.

You will provide information for Executive Directors and the Board on financial performance and savings delivery, which bring together finance, activity and workforce information. You will also lead the Costing and Financial Planning and Reporting teams, developing consistent processes, strong controls and continuous improvement of financial reporting.

We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in strategic finance leadership within a large, complex organisation. You will combine expert technical and analytical capability with strong leadership, communication, influencing and negotiation skills. NHS knowledge is desirable.

Main duties of the job

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Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 19 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8d
• Salary: £94,356 to £108,814 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-1104302
• Job locations: Regent Court, Second Floor, 14, George Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 1NT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

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