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Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Highly developed analytical and interpretative skills, with the ability to assess financial and other organisational information and provide clear advice on risks, options and required action.
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to operate effectively with Executive Directors, senior clinicians, operational leaders and senior finance colleagues.
- Skills
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to financial and non -financial audiences.
- Skills
Ability to present financial performance, strategic options, risks and recommendations confidently at Executive, Board or committee level.
- Skills
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop, motivate and hold senior professional teams to account.
- Skills
Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and constructive challenge where issues are sensitive, contested or have significant organisational implications.
- Skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver effectively to demanding organisational and regulatory deadlines.
- Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of NHS finance, including financial planning, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
- Knowledge
Detailed understanding of NHS financial governance, financial controls, Standing Financial Instructions and delegated authority arrangements.
- Knowledge
Strong understanding of the financial implications of service planning, workforce, activity, productivity and organisational transformation.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of financial modelling, options appraisal, business case development and investment appraisal.
- Knowledge
Up -to -date understanding of the NHS financial and policy environment and its implications for provider organisations.
- Experience
Extensive senior financial leadership experience within a large and complex organisation, including significant experience within the NHS or a comparable healthcare environment.
- Experience
Substantial experience of leading financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting and financial performance reporting.
- Experience
Experience operating at or close to Executive and Board level, providing authoritative financial advice and challenge to senior leaders.
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of leading senior finance teams and managing through experienced professional managers.
- Experience
Experience of leading organisation -wide financial planning and performance management processes.
- Experience
Experience of providing financial leadership to significant business cases, investment decisions, productivity, transformation or financial improvement programmes.
- Experience
Track record of leading improvement in financial systems, processes, reporting or analytical capability.
- Qualifications
CCAB qualified accountant (or evidence of equivalent skills and experience), with substantial postqualification experience at senior level; the post holder must comply with the professional and ethical requirements of the relevant accountancy body.
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Evidence of significant continuing professional development relevant to senior financial and organisational leadership.
- Additional Requirements
Commitment to NHS values and public service principles.
- Additional Requirements
High standards of personal integrity, probity and professional conduct.
- Additional Requirements
Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to inclusive leadership.
- Additional Requirements
High level of professional credibility and personal resilience, with the ability to remain effective in a challenging financial and organisational environment.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to work collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries while maintaining the independence required of a senior finance leader.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to travel between Trust sites and external locations as required.
- Additional Requirements
Ability to understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience of representing an organisation in regional or national finance forums or networks.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS clinical income and contracting arrangements.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of research finance, research funding and externally funded activity.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of financial systems development, automation and modern management information tools.
- Experience
Experience within a large acute NHS Foundation Trust or teaching hospital.
- Experience
Experience of financial management relating to research and externally funded activity.
- Experience
Experience of working with NHS England, an Integrated Care Board or other system partners.
Job overview
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is introducing a new Accountable Care Group (ACG) operating model, bringing clinical, operational and professional leadership closer together and strengthening accountability for the performance and development of our services. We are seeking an exceptional Director of Financial Management to lead our central financial management function. This significant Band 9 leadership role brings together Trust-wide financial management and reporting, corporate finance, research and development finance, and clinical income.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, ACG finance leaders and senior colleagues across the Trust. You will help shape financial decisions, strengthen financial control and ensure leaders have a clear, reliable understanding of our financial position. This is much more than a traditional financial reporting role. You will combine strategic leadership with technical expertise, insight and constructive challenge, building a finance function that supports effective decision-making, financial sustainability and excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Lead Trust-wide budgeting, forecasting and consolidated financial reporting across ACG, corporate and research portfolios. Ensure internal reporting and NHS England returns are accurate, timely and robust, providing clear analysis of performance, risks, pressures and required actions. Oversee clinical income reporting, commissioner submissions and provide expert advice on NHS payment arrangements, supporting contract negotiations and managing significant income risks and opportunities. Support budget holders to deliver corrective action where required and ensure strong financial stewardship across all areas.
Work collaboratively with ACG finance leaders and strategic finance colleagues to establish consistent standards, strengthen assurance and improve financial management processes, systems and reporting capability. Lead and develop senior finance teams and contribute to Trust-wide productivity, transformation and financial improvement programmes.
You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant, or possess equivalent experience, with substantial senior financial leadership experience in a large, complex organisation. You will have a strong background in financial management, forecasting, reporting and team leadership, with the ability to influence senior clinical, operational and executive stakeholders. Excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills are essential. Knowledge of NHS clinical income and contracting arrangements is desirable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th November 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 27th November 2026.
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Director of Financial Management with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 9 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £112,782 - £129,783 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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