Job summaryThe postholder will provide strategic financial leadership and expert business partnering support to designated clinical and operational divisions, working as an embedded member of the Divisional Leadership Group. They will lead budget setting, financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring that financial, workforce, activity and productivity information supports effective decision-making and delivery of divisional and Trust objectives.
They will provide constructive challenge and assurance on financial performance, risks, recovery plans, workforce decisions, business cases and service developments. The postholder will support the identification and delivery of recurrent efficiencies, productivity improvements and transformation opportunities, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that services remain affordable, sustainable and focused on delivering value for patients.
The postholder will lead and develop the financial management team supporting their designated areas, promote strong financial governance, accountability and continuous improvement, and build effective relationships across clinical, operational and corporate teams. They will deputise for the Head of Financial Management and Planning as required.
Main duties of the jobFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
About usSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the region's busiest providers of healthcare. It was formed on 1 April 1998 following a merger between East Surrey Healthcare NHS and Crawley Horsham NHS Trusts. We are often referred to as 'SASH'.We run East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where we have more than 700 beds and provide acute and complex services. In addition, we provide a range of outpatient, diagnostic and less complex planned services at The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital.
Every year, over 120,000 people attend our Emergency Department, we deliver nearly 4,000 babies and almost half a million people have outpatient appointments with us. We are a major local employer, with a diverse workforce of around 5,500 staff providing healthcare services to a growing population of some 744,000 people.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment. DetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum plus high cost allowance
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number326-8358521-BNJob locationsEast Surrey HospitalRedhillRH15RHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification
Criteria
EssentialEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the roleA complete and accurate applicationSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statementEvidence of essential experience for roleMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the roleHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registrationEvidence of the Trust values and behavioursEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Person Specification
Criteria
EssentialEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the roleA complete and accurate applicationSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statementEvidence of essential experience for roleMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the roleHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registrationEvidence of the Trust values and behavioursEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEast Surrey HospitalRedhillRH15RHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS TrustAddressEast Surrey HospitalRedhillRH15RHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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