Group Chief Financial Officer

Job overview

Group Chief Financial Officer

A career defining opportunity to shape healthcare.

Barts Health is one of the largest and most influential healthcare organisations in the country, serving a diverse population of over two million people across north east London while playing a leading role in shaping healthcare nationally. Operating at scale, but delivering locally across our five hospitals, we have a unique opportunity to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and set the standard for healthcare.

We are seeking a Group Chief Financial Officer who is driven by that purpose and ready to make a lasting difference.

As a voting member of our Board, you will ensure that our resources are used to deliver the greatest possible impact for patients and communities. Working closely with our Chair and Group CEO, you will lead a long-term financial strategy that underpins high-quality, compassionate care, supports innovation and research, and enables us to respond to the changing needs of the population we serve.

Main duties of the job

Beyond finance, you will hold executive responsibility for estates, facilities and procurement across one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, overseeing significant capital investment, major commercial partnerships and one of the most substantial estate portfolios in the NHS. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we invest, procure and manage our infrastructure, ensuring that every pound spent delivers value for patients while supporting transformation, sustainability and future growth across our hospitals and the wider health system

This is a role with influence; across our organisation, London and nationally  - you will help shape how the NHS manages its resources, addresses inequality, improves access and delivers more integrated, preventative care. You will bring a voice that is both strategically influential and firmly grounded in the realities of frontline care.

We are looking for an exceptional values-led leader with the credibility to lead in a complex Group setting that requires matrix working,  and the ambition to drive change at scale. You will combine deep financial expertise with the ability to lead through complexity, build inclusive cultures and inspire teams. Above all, you will share our commitment to equity, inclusion and better outcomes for all.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you are motivated by the opportunity to use your financial leadership to improve lives, reduce inequalities and shape the future of healthcare for millions of people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In addition to your application (CV and supporting statement), candidates are required to record a 3-minute video response on the following topic:

• My motivation for applying for this role.

You can record your video by following this link:  https://myint.video/acgCaUgxAy

The deadline for the video responses is the same as the deadline for submitting your application (CV and supporting statement): 9am Friday 7th August.

Full instructions on how to complete the video response is available via the link. If you require any support, please contact Mickala Da-Silva, Senior Project Coordinator who will be happy to assist: [email protected] / 0207 426 3988​.

For further information please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite https://bartshealth.gs-attract.com/job/chief-financial-officer.23453/ and for a conversation in confidence please reach out to our recruitment partners GatenbySanderson:

Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0) 7807 631 564

Melanie Shearer, Partner

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0) 7785 616 548

Closing Date: 7th August

Final Interview: w/c 7th September