Head of Finance

Role: Head of Finance - Surgery & Associated Specialties
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: Band 8c - £79,504 to £91,609
Hybrid: 2 days onsite per week (flexible)
Location: Nottinghamshire

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a large NHS organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Finance on a permanent basis.

This is a key leadership opportunity within a high-profile operational division, supporting the Surgery & Associated Specialties portfolio and working closely with senior clinical and operational stakeholders. The role will suit a commercially minded NHS finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.

The successful candidate will lead an established finance team and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, service improvement and transformational change across a complex surgical services portfolio.

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance will be:

• Act as the senior finance lead for the Surgery & Associated Specialties division within the organisation
• Partner closely with senior clinical, operational and corporate leaders to provide strategic financial insight and support decision-making
• Lead on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and recovery planning across a large and complex surgical portfolio
• Drive improvements in financial performance, productivity and value for money initiatives
• Support the development and delivery of cost improvement programmes, service developments and business cases
• Challenge stakeholders constructively and influence operational change where required
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, providing strong leadership and direction
• Ensure robust financial governance, reporting and financial controls are maintained

The ideal candidate for the Head of Finance role will have:

• Extensive senior-level NHS finance experience within a complex healthcare environment
• CCAB qualification or equivalent professional finance qualification
• Strong business partnering experience with the ability to influence senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to drive change
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing large-scale budgets, financial planning and operational finance functions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly
• A positive, energetic and collaborative approach

How to apply for the Head of Finance role:

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Head of Finance, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.

CVs will be screened and sent to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.

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