# Head of Finance - Strategic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-finance-strategic/d3cea3dd-02b7-42c5-a6fe-00f86af62d68 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-finance-strategic/d3cea3dd-02b7-42c5-a6fe-00f86af62d68.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 to £77,368 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T14:28:15.767Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0460?employerCode=C9369 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0460/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0460 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Financial - Strategic. This is a pivotal role with overall responsibility and leadership for the day-to-day strategic direction of the Trusts finance function, supporting the delivery of high-quality mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services across Devon. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management, you will lead a motivated and skilled finance team, overseeing contracts performance, costing and the planning functions. You will ensure robust financial governance, high-quality business intelligence and timely, accurate reporting to support effective decision-making at all levels of the organisation. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trusts annual and longer-term financial plans, driving value for money, productivity and sustainability. While supporting clinical and operational leaders to achieve their objectives. This is an opportunity to influence and lead transformation of financial systems and processes, and make a real difference to the communities we serve. ### Main duties of the job Working with Service Directors, Clinical Directors and Senior Managers across the Trust, the post holder will provide expert strategic financial support, business planning and contracting advice, supporting the development and delivery of sustainable long-term financial plans, savings and income generation opportunities. The role will lead the interpretation of benchmarking tools, NHS policy, legislation and national contract requirements to identify efficiencies, planning, service improvement opportunities, risks and benefits for the Trust. The post holder will play a significant role in contract negotiations and performance review meetings, as both provider and commissioner, and will develop robust contract performance, planning, reporting and monitoring frameworks to ensure value for money, quality and appropriate assurance to commissioners, management and the Trust Board. The role will establish consistent standards and procedures for contracting and performance management, support statutory NHS returns, line manage the contracts performance, costing and planning functions, and undertake project work as directed by senior finance leaders. Please refer to Job Description for full details. ### About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. ### Details - Date posted: 19 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 8b - Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working - Reference number: C9369-26-0460 - Job locations: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role ## Job Details Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Financial - Strategic. This is a pivotal role with overall responsibility and leadership for the day-to-day strategic direction of the Trusts finance function, supporting the delivery of high-quality mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services across Devon. Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Management, you will lead a motivated and skilled finance team, overseeing contracts performance, costing and the planning functions. You will ensure robust financial governance, high-quality business intelligence and timely, accurate reporting to support effective decision-making at all levels of the organisation. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trusts annual and longer-term financial plans, driving value for money, productivity and sustainability. While supporting clinical and operational leaders to achieve their objectives. This is an opportunity to influence and lead transformation of financial systems and processes, and make a real difference to the communities we serve. ## Job Description Working with Service Directors, Clinical Directors and Senior Managers across the Trust, the post holder will provide expert strategic financial support, business planning and contracting advice, supporting the development and delivery of sustainable long-term financial plans, savings and income generation opportunities. The role will lead the interpretation of benchmarking tools, NHS policy, legislation and national contract requirements to identify efficiencies, planning, service improvement opportunities, risks and benefits for the Trust. The post holder will play a significant role in contract negotiations and performance review meetings, as both provider and commissioner, and will develop robust contract performance, planning, reporting and monitoring frameworks to ensure value for money, quality and appropriate assurance to commissioners, management and the Trust Board. The role will establish consistent standards and procedures for contracting and performance management, support statutory NHS returns, line manage the contracts performance, costing and planning functions, and undertake project work as directed by senior finance leaders. Please refer to Job Description for full details. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Full understanding of the principles of business planning. Expert knowledge of, and ability to apply and advise others of NHS finance. - Detailed knowledge of computerised accounting systems, spreadsheet packages and tender systems. - Detailed knowledge of benchmarking tools available. - Expert knowledge of NHS targets in so far as they relate to contracting activity. - Awareness of future developments in the market for Healthcare. - Detailed knowledge of and ability to apply and advise others of Trust/NHS standing financial instructions, scheme of delegations and other procurement and contracting regulations and procedures. **Desirable** - Good working knowledge of Agresso Procurement System. - Demonstrate evidence of specific expert knowledge in more than one area of the finance function. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working at a senior level within a large organisation. Knowledge and ability to apply and advise on financial regulations and procedures. Experience of using benchmarking data to drive forward pathway efficiencies and result cash releasing efficiencies. - Significant experience within NHS function and an understanding of the NHS regulations in relation to contracts. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree (or equivalent), - CCAB/CIMA Qualified (or equivalent) / post graduate diploma / masters, or equivalent knowledge or skill gained through experience professional qualification such as fully qualified accountant, **Desirable** - Significant experience as a NHS Business Manager ## Documents - [Job Description and Person Spec (DOC, 478 KB)](document:2964644) - [Using AI Responsibly in Your Job Application (DOCX, 25 KB)](document:2964645) ## 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.