Job overview
We are seeking an outstanding finance leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Operational Finance.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead the operational finance and contracting functions, providing strategic financial leadership across a large and complex organisation. You will drive financial sustainability, oversee budgeting, planning, performance management and financial governance, and lead the development of a modern, high-performing finance function.
The successful candidate will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial senior leadership experience, a proven track record in financial planning and performance management, and the ability to influence at executive and board level. You will be an inspiring leader, capable of building strong partnerships, driving transformation and developing high-performing teams.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven finance professional to make a significant impact, shaping financial strategy and supporting organisational performance during a period of change and transformation.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Operational Finance is a senior finance post holder responsible for the professional leadership of the finance and contracting function at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals.
As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, the post holder provides authoritative financial leadership, ensuring the long term financial sustainability, performance and governance of the sites. A key part of the role is shaping and developing the finance team and systems and processes to address the current financially challenged deficit environment that the organisation is operating within. The role also shapes and influences the financial strategy, working with ICB and NHSE colleagues to deliver on plans and ambitions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you have any questions about the application process, require support in completing your application, or need any adjustments (for example, due to a disability), please contact Bali Dhani, Recruitment Manager via email Balvinder.dhani@nhs.net or 01708 435000 ext. 5718.
For an informal discussion, please contact Leeann Hamilton (Leeann.Hamilton@nhs.net )
Person specification
SKills
Essential
- Able to engage and involve senior staff across disciplines in the development of strategic issue
Education
Essential
- Qualified accountant (CCAB)
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a senior level in a large and complex organisation
- Ability to operate in a highly regulated setting
- Ability to deliver difficult messages and to manage a large workload to tight deadlines
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This advert is for Director of Finance with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The contract type is 2 years (Fixed term 2 Years). The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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