Chief Finance Officer

Overview

In this executive role, you will lead the financial, planning, procurement, business intelligence, estates and facilities functions to underpin the Trust’s new strategy. You will provide strategic leadership for the RPH Charity and drive financial excellence across a large, complex organisation. The role requires strong governance, PF I contract management for a new-build hospital, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to translate NHS strategy into actionable outcomes. You will champion compassionate, inclusive leadership that supports staff experience and organisation-wide transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational leadership of financial services and planning, procurement, BI and estates/facilities
• Strategically manage PFI contracts for a new-build hospital
• Lead and develop the Finance function and staff, achieving Level 3 accreditation with One NHS Finance
• Provide strategic leadership to the RPH Charity team
• Communicate complex issues clearly to diverse audiences and collaborate with internal and external partners
• Support delivery of the Trust Strategy and business planning, governance, and budget monitoring
• Drive performance targets and ensure financial imperatives are met
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive leadership culture across the organisation

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant (CCAB or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience
• In-depth understanding of national NHS strategy and policy and ability to translate this into strategy and operational outcomes
• Extensive executive/board level management experience in NHS or public sector
• Strong track record in corporate financial planning and delivery of financial imperatives
• Experience in staff leadership and change management in financial/business planning
• Proven ability to build partnerships with healthcare and external agencies
• Knowledge of NHS Corporate Governance, Controls Assurance, budgeting and patient/resource management
• Evidence of strategic planning and board-level contribution in a large, complex organisation
• Commitment to upholding Trust values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

• Compassionate and inclusive leadership
• Strong communication to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• NHS financial governance and controls
• Corporate financial planning and budgeting
• Risk management and reporting

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