# Finance System Implementation Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-system-implementation-lead/97f1dc97-9e30-411b-9a72-b892a14aa56a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/finance-system-implementation-lead/97f1dc97-9e30-411b-9a72-b892a14aa56a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sentinel House (Trust Headquarters) - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Lead (legacy management group) - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £79,504 - £91,609 p.a. - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 24 months (24 months form start date) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible to the needs of the service) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T07:50:34.366Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Finance_Systems_Implementation_Programme_Lead/Finance_Systems_Implementation_Programme_Lead-v8327812 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8327812?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most significant finance transformation programmes across Dorset's NHS organisations. As Finance System Implementation Lead, you will be responsible for procuring, designing and implementing a modern finance system that will transform how financial services are delivered across Dorset HealthCare and Dorset County Hospital. Working at the heart of a major strategic programme, you will bring together finance, digital, procurement, operational and clinical colleagues to deliver a new enterprise-wide solution that improves automation, reporting, governance and decision-making. This is far more than a systems implementation. It is an opportunity to shape future ways of working, influence organisational strategy and leave a lasting legacy that will support services for years to come. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader with a passion for transformation, exceptional stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering complex programmes. You will be able to navigate ambiguity, build strong relationships, inspire confidence and translate technical solutions into meaningful business improvements. If you are motivated by challenge, thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real difference within the NHS, we would love to hear from you. ### Main duties of the job We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate: - Significant experience leading large-scale finance system implementations, ERP deployments or major digital transformation programmes. - Strong programme and project management skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to time, cost and quality requirements. - Experience developing business cases, leading procurement exercises and managing supplier relationships. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and gain commitment from senior leaders, clinicians and operational teams. - A deep understanding of financial management, governance, information governance and data quality requirements. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, manage risk and solve complex problems. - Experience managing significant budgets and delivering value for money. - The ability to lead organisational change, drive adoption of new systems and support cultural transformation. - A collaborative leadership style, with the resilience, adaptability and credibility to work across organisational boundaries. - The ability to communicate complex financial and technical information in a clear and accessible way to a broad range of audiences Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Strong programme and project management skills - Experience developing business cases and procurement exercises. - Experience delivering large-scale organisational change. - Proven track record of managing large-scale financial system implementations or digital transformations within healthcare or large public sector organisations. ### Specialist **Essential** - Expert knowledge of financial systems, technology solutions, and emerging developments. 2.4 Lead, manage, and coordinate delivery of the highly complex and high value modernisation of finance systems and associated business processes - Able to lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement events - Confident, approachable and accountable ### Qualifications **Essential** - CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent demonstrable project management/technical finance experience - Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent) or equivalent experience ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. - Ability to translate complex technical and financial information clearly for both finance specialists and clinical operational leads. ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 601.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10711588) - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2026 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.