Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer in London

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, values-driven leader to join the newly formed West and North London Integrated Care Board (ICB) as Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Executive Management Team and Board as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This influential role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of health and care services for 4.5 million residents, manage a £12 billion commissioning budget to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS whilst improving outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering better value for public resources.

As CFO and Deputy CEO, you will provide visionary leadership across the financial, commissioning, contracting and estates agenda, while working collaboratively with executive colleagues, system partners, local authorities, providers and communities to deliver the ambitions of the NHS and our Integrated Care System.

Main duties of the job:

• You will lead the development of innovative approaches to resource allocation that support financial sustainability, improve equity and enable the shift from hospital-based care towards prevention, community-based services and population health outcomes.
• You will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and regulatory compliance, providing assurance that resources are used effectively to maximise benefits for local populations.
• As Deputy Chief Executive Officer, you will work in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, supporting the delivery of the ICB's vision, objectives and statutory responsibilities.

We are looking for an inspiring and credible leader with significant board-level experience, a strong track record of financial leadership within complex organisations and a passion for improving population health. You will be politically astute, highly collaborative and capable of influencing at the most senior levels. Above all, you will demonstrate compassionate, inclusive leadership, a strong commitment to our values and a determination to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for the populations we serve.

Please see the candidate recruitment pack for further information regarding the role, application and interview process.

About us:

We are NHS West and North London. We are the main commissioning NHS organisation for planning and funding health services across our area. Our job is simple: to help people stay healthy and to make sure everyone can get good care when they need it. NHS West and North London (WNL) serves over 4.5 million people and covers 13 London boroughs.

The size of the ICB footprint means the success of the WNL ICB is inextricably linked to the success of London including NHS London Region, Greater London Authority and the London Councils, including 13 local authorities and 18 NHS provider organisations as well as over 500 GP practices and similar numbers of pharmacy and dental practices.

What we do:

• We plan and fund local health and care services.
• We support GPs, hospitals, mental health teams, community clinics and pharmacies.
• We work with councils and community groups so care is joined-up and easy to use.
• We listen to local people and use their ideas to improve services.
• We want health and care to be fair, simple and close to home.

Our strategy:

• Reducing inequalities.
• Investing strategically to prevent ill health.
• Better supporting people with the greatest needs, so everyone stays well.
• Make care more local and easier to access.
• Empowered local people that feel more confident about their health and wellbeing.

Details:

• Date posted: 14 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 807-BC-CFO-VSM-AA-001
• Job locations: Ferguson House, 15 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5JD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities:

The terms and conditions of the role will be set in accordance with Very Senior Manager terms. The remuneration for the role will be set in accordance with the national NHS Very Senior Managers Pay Framework and will be subject to remuneration committee and NHSE / DHSC approval (if required).

Recruitment process:

CVs and covering letters should be submitted directly to Katie Fisher, Chief Executive Officer via Sarah Perrett, Senior Business Manager: sarah.perrett@nhs.net. Please do not complete the online application via TRAC as this will not be considered.

Person Specification:

• Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications: Qualified accountant with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development. Educated to Masters level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior (Executive Director/Chief Finance Officer) level in a specialist area.
• Experience, senior management and leadership: Experience at Chief Finance Officer board-level role. Substantial board-level leadership with health care experience and/or system leadership experience within a regulatory or similar environment. Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities: Extensive knowledge of health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the social determinants of public health. Extensive knowledge of NHS commissioning policy and associated performance management, as well as an understanding of the NHS Model ICB and implications for future commissioning and population health strategy. Current thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and Well Led.
• Communication and negotiation skills: Experience of communicating effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to engage, inspire, motivate, explain, direct, and influence. Demonstrates a compassionate leadership style, with a track record of improvements to equality, diversity and inclusion and social justice. Lives by the values of openness, integrity and has created cultures where this thrives.
• Values: Personal commitment to the values of the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, Nolan Principles and the Fit and Proper Persons regime. Demonstrates a compassionate leadership style with a track record of improvements to equality, diversity, and inclusion and social justice. Demonstrates visible role modelling behaviour in accordance with organisational values and the NHS People Promise.
• Attributes and behaviours: Ability to respond calmly and constructively during periods of pressure, conflict or ambiguity. Ability to build strong and trusting relationships across executive and operational teams. Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to respond to change, uncertainty and/or new demands, whilst leading with confidence and compassion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: North Central London Integrated Care Board

Address: Ferguson House, 15 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5JD, United Kingdom