About this role
Job summary
The Interim Director of Finance is a pivotal member of the Chief Finance Officer's leadership team, supporting the delivery of the Trust's aims and improvements in quality, efficiency and effectiveness, and acts as Deputy Chief Finance Officer, deputising for the CFO as and when required.
The Interim Director of Finance is responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the Trust including financial strategy and management; investment of cash; financial risk; and investment appraisal. The post holder will have responsibility for the Finance Directorate.
In fulfilling the role, you will proactively work closely and in partnership with Chief Officers, Board members as well as leaders and managers across the Trust, providing strategic advice and challenge to ensure the on-going financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
A key immediate focus of the role will be to lead the delivery of the Trust's 2026/27 year-end financial position and to act as Deputy CFO for the 2027/28 planning round, ensuring a robust, credible and deliverable financial plan.
To ensure a smooth transition we are looking for a candidate to join as soon as possible after 1st January 2027, picking up the Director of Finance responsibilities as required.
Please be advised your information will be shared with the third-party agency I&E Professionals.
Main duties of the job
- 1. Strategy
- 2. Financial Reporting and Budgetary Control
- 3. Financial Control and Systems
- 4. Statutory Accounts and Returns
- 5. Asset Management and Capital Investment
- 6. Finance Directorate Leadership and Management
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27
You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.
Our commitment toDelivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached for full details of this role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified to a degree level or equivalent
- Significant post qualification experience at a senior level in a complex organisation.
- A proven track record of strong leadership at a senior level, both within the financial brief and more broadly as a corporate leader
Desirable
- Professionally qualified accountant e.g. CCAB, ACCA, CIPFA
- oA strong understanding of the healthcare sector, whether gained through the NHS, independent sector or both
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. 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Unipart House
Garsington Road
Oxford
OX4 2LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)