Job summaryHead of FinanceThe post holder will act as a Trust wide expert leading on the development and implementation of organisation wide financial improvements and efficiencies. The role requires both clinical and non clinical finance experience, working with senior Trust key stakeholders, persuading and influencing the financial direction of the Trust.
Responsible as a leading expert on the strategic financial planning agenda and programme for the nominated Integrated Clinical Service Units (ICSUs), including the financial lead on developing financial strategies and business plans. To provide professional guidance in support to Senior Trust managers, including the presentation of business cases and financial plans to Trust Executive Directors.
Identifying opportunities for financial efficiencies and high-lighting areas of risk and reporting on progress of these whilst indicating other opportunities in year.
The Head of Finance will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the procedures, policies of the department. To ensure that all Trust wide financial policies are adhered across the Trust.
Main duties of the jobResponsible as a Trust leading financial expert for the provision of financial services across the nominated ICSU's. Responsible for leading a financial management team, delivering professional financial support that meets the needs of the Trust. To ensure that the team delivers a fullfinancial service to include: financial leadershipanalytical supportFinancial commercial acumenFull business suite financial reportingClear presentation of financial and business intelligence to a ICSU's to support the delivery of an approved financial planEnsuring proper financial control is maintained and value for money achieved.
Responsible for ensuring that the ICSUs financial direction is robust and fit for purpose. To ensure that as a financial expert, you manage and constructively and positively challenge all aspects of the ICSUs financial and business performance. The post will attend the ICSU Boards and Performance Review meetings and will make a positive contribution to debates on service provision and ICSU's priorities.
Responsible for the provision of financial leadership and guidance in delivering Trust wide programmes concerned with improved productivity, quality and efficiency programmesAbout usWhittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone.
Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
DetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary
Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
88,250 to 100,355 a year
Per Annum Including HCAS
ContractSecondmentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number220-WHT-8375148Job locationsHighgate WingLondonN19 5JGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. If you want to know more about the role please contact: Nirupa Narine - Assistant Director of Financial
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. If you want to know more about the role please contact: Nirupa Narine - Assistant Director of Financial Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialCCAB, CIMA qualified AccountantEvidence of recent and ongoing professional developmentEducated to Masters level or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialSubstantial experience of delivering financial advice and guidance to senior managers and directors. Operational and strategic financial planning, budgeting and service costingExperience in producing a wide range of financial information, reports and analysesDesirableExperience of leading a NHS finance team
Skills and Abilities
EssentialDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholdersGood presentational skills for conveying complex conceptsAbility to use informed persuasion to influence othersAbility to work within and lead cross functional working and project groupExcellent listening, communication and presentation skillsExcellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issuesAdvanced Microsoft Office/computer skills
Personal Qualities
EssentialExcellent leadership skillsStrong communication and engagement skills. Positive attitude and highly self-motivated and can motivate othersAbility to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescalesDemonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialCCAB, CIMA qualified AccountantEvidence of recent and ongoing professional developmentEducated to Masters level or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialSubstantial experience of delivering financial advice and guidance to senior managers and directors. Operational and strategic financial planning, budgeting and service costingExperience in producing a wide range of financial information, reports and analysesDesirableExperience of leading a NHS finance team
Skills and Abilities
EssentialDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholdersGood presentational skills for conveying complex conceptsAbility to use informed persuasion to influence othersAbility to work within and lead cross functional working and project groupExcellent listening, communication and presentation skillsExcellent writing skills, including the ability to summarise information and key issuesAdvanced Microsoft Office/computer skills
Personal Qualities
EssentialExcellent leadership skillsStrong communication and engagement skills. Positive attitude and highly self-motivated and can motivate othersAbility to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescalesDemonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational valuesDisclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xgikmsk For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWhittington Hospital NHS TrustAddressHighgate WingLondonN19 5JGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWhittington Hospital NHS TrustAddressHighgate WingLondonN19 5JGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Head of Finance in Vauxhall employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
