About this role
Job summary MFTis seeking an exceptional Director of Finance for NMGH at a pivotal point in the organisation's transformation and the future development of healthcare services across North Manchester. Reporting to Joanne Rowe, Clinical Group Chief Executive, and professionally accountable to Claire Wilson, Group Chief Finance Officer, the postholder will be a key member of the North Manchester Senior Leadership Team and the wider MFT senior finance community. This is a high-profile executive role spanning operational performance, financial sustainability, service transformation and strategic redevelopment. The successful candidate will help shape the future operating model for NMGH while supporting priorities including financial recovery, productivity, service redesign and workforce transformation. NMGH is entering a significant phase of development, with improvement priorities alongside plans linked to the New Hospitals Programme and wider regeneration. This offers a rare opportunity to influence the redevelopment and long-term transformation of a major NHS provider site. The role offers broad visibility within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, working closely with clinical, operational and corporate leaders to provide strategic financial leadership. It would particularly suit an experienced NHS finance leader seeking executive exposure, transformation experience, major programme involvement and a platform toward future statutory CFO roles.
Main duties of the job
As Director of Finance - North Manchester General Hospital, you will:
Provide strategic financial leadership to the North Manchester Clinical Group as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead the development and delivery of robust financial strategies, recovery plans and long-term sustainability programmes. Support the organisation's transformation agenda, helping shape future operational and service delivery models. Work closely with clinical and operational leaders to improve financial understanding, ownership and accountability across services. Lead the financial planning process, including annual planning, forecasting, recovery trajectories and business case development. Drive financial improvement, productivity and efficiency initiatives across the Clinical Group. Support major strategic developments linked to the North Manchester redevelopment programme and wider transformation initiatives. Provide high-quality financial analysis, insight and challenge to support operational and strategic decision-making. Develop strong collaborative relationships across MFT and system partners, contributing to wider Trust and system priorities. Lead, develop and inspire the embedded finance team, creating a positive, high-performing and improvement-focused culture. Act as a visible and credible senior leader across the organisation, contributing beyond traditional finance responsibilities.
About us Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high-performing executive team. Our £3bn plus turnover and leading-edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement.We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment.Join us to make a lasting impact--on our Trust, our communities, and the future of healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate PlaceTo help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one-stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code.Closing vacancy listings earlyWe welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable Essential
CCAB-qualified accountant with current professional membership Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex NHS provider organisation or similarly large and operationally complex environment Strong operational finance experience, including financial planning, forecasting, recovery and performance management Demonstrable experience of supporting financial improvement, productivity and transformation programmes Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to support organisational improvement. Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability and commercial awareness. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Experience of leading and developing high-performing finance teams. Ability to operate effectively within complex organisational and system environments Strong personal resilience and ability to lead within pressured and fast-moving environments
Desirable
Experience within an acute NHS provider environment Experience supporting major capital or redevelopment programmes Experience of organisational turnaround or recovery environment Experience contributing to system-wide or regional initiatives. Leadership or management qualification Aspiration and potential to progress toward future executive CFO leadership roles.
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Manchester General Hospital
North Manchester House, Eyam Road
Manchester
M8 5EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)