Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge and Experience
Advanced knowledge, understanding and experience of cashflow, liquidity, and working capital principles.
- Knowledge and Experience
Extensive experience in financial or treasury accounting roles.
- Knowledge and Experience
IT proficiency and advanced keyboard skills, including Excel and financial systems.
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
CCAB qualified.
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
NHS finance experience or treasury/financial accounting experience in a complex organisation.
- Knowledge and Experience
Strong background in financial controls and financial risk management.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience working with external auditors or regulatory bodies.
- Educations, Training and Qualifications
ECDL or equivalent
Job overview
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group is seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our senior finance team as Head of Treasury Management.
You will lead treasury operations, oversee cash, liquidity, banking and controls, and prepare and review short- and long-term cashflow forecasts.
We seek a credible, motivated finance professional with strong technical, leadership and relationship-building skills.
You will be CCAB qualified, with Master's-level education or equivalent training and experience, with Substantial leadership experience in treasury, financial accounting or a related field. To be successful you will need to have Strong knowledge of cashflow forecasting, liquidity, working capital and financial controls, Excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills.
You will have Experience working with auditors, regulators and senior stakeholders, Clear communication with financial and non-financial audiences. Your style will be that of a visible, supportive leader committed to people, improvement and results.
Main duties of the job
You will improve debtor recovery, creditor management and cash conversion; ensure compliance with NHS England guidance, statutory requirements and Trust governance; and oversee reporting, audit support, policies and controls.
You will also lead monthly VAT returns, advise on NHS VAT and liaise with HMRC and external advisers.
You will champion continuous improvement, automation and digital transformation across Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
This is an opportunity to:
- Lead Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- Shape financial strategy and improve working capital performance.
- Drive automation, digitalisation and stronger reporting.
- Work with senior leaders, NHS England, auditors, HMRC, banks, suppliers and customers.
- Strengthen cashflow forecasting, liquidity management and financial control.
- Build high-performing teams that support patient care through sound financial stewardship.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of all roles and responsibilities please see 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 Treasury Management with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Head of service role. The advertised salary is £66582.00 to £77368.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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