Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge/Experience
Have significant post qualification experience in Financial Management
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of supporting Divisions in identifying, tracking and reporting efficiencies
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of use of and improvements of financial systems
- Knowledge/Experience
In depth knowledge of the NHS financial regime
- Knowledge/Experience
Possess a sound understanding of financial and activity systems and to be able to extract, interpret, manipulate and present information in a meaningful way
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience dealing with contracts for Supplies & Services
- Knowledge/Experience
Works autonomously to interpret and apply relevant national standards and guidance, including DHSC policy, NHS financial frameworks and applicable Accounting Standards, providing expert judgement and evidence-based assurance to support compliant and effective financial management
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of developing and implementing organisation-wide financial management standards, frameworks and approaches
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of leading improvements in financial reporting, planning or management processes to drive consistency, quality and efficiency.
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of developing finance capability, including training design, delivery or professional development initiatives across teams or organisations.
- Education, Training and Qualifications
CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Education, Training and Qualifications
Demonstrate Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of setting and assuring standards for financial management across an organisation.
Job overview
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking finance leader to join our senior Finance Directorate team as Head of Financial Management. This is a key leadership role that will help shape and drive the future of financial management across our organisation.
We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial management, strong leadership skills and a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders in a complex environment. Experience of driving service improvement, developing financial management standards and leading teams through change will be essential.
Working closely with senior operational, clinical and corporate colleagues, you will lead improvements in financial planning, performance reporting and business intelligence, helping services identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and value.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the Finance Directorate, you will provide strategic leadership for the Trust's Financial Management function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial advice, robust reporting, forecasting and assurance to Executive Directors, clinical leaders and operational teams. You will play a central role in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial resources are used effectively to deliver the best outcomes for our patients and communities.
A significant aspect of the role is developing our people and culture. You will lead the development of finance capability across the organisation, supporting a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture while helping both finance and non-finance colleagues strengthen their financial understanding and decision-making.
You will bring?
- Strategic leadership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting and assurance.
- A commitment to high-quality, consistent and insight-led financial management.
- The ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Experience of leading change, developing teams and strengthening finance capability.
- A strong focus on productivity, efficiency, continuous improvement and value.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full a full list of all roles and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification,
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Head of Financial Management with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £79504.00 to £91609.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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