Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Band 9/VSM (DoE)

Closing Date 19th April 2026

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust are working in close collaboration and now have a joint Board and operational management arrangements. This post is a new post in what will be an integrated Finance function providing services across both organisations.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Finance Officer, who steps into the role following an outstanding 18-year journey within the organisation. This promotion is a powerful reflection of our commitment to developing talent, nurturing leadership, and building a culture where people can truly thrive.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO) to join us at a pivotal moment in our evolution. This is far more than a traditional finance role. It is a rare opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced CFO with deep organisational knowledge, gaining invaluable exposure while playing a central role in shaping the future of healthcare across our system.

Overview of Role:

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO) is a pivotal member of the Chief Finance Officers Senior Leadership Team, supporting the delivery of the organisations aims and improvements in quality, efficiency and effectiveness, combining strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to financial management, ensuring grip, pace and accuracy across day-to-day operations. The Deputy Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the operational day to day management of the finance function and deputises for the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) as and when required.

You will oversee financial controls, reporting, budgeting, and compliance to ensure efficient resource management and adherence to NHS regulations. You will lead on budget setting, identifying cost saving opportunities, and supporting service transformation to enhance financial efficiency while maintaining quality.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a Deputy CFO who is not only strategic in outlook but also comfortable operating at pace in the detail, maintaining close oversight of day-to-day financial management and performance.

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer (DCFO) is a pivotal senior leadership role, working in close partnership with the Chief Finance Officer to deliver a high-quality, forward-looking finance function that underpins the delivery of safe, effective and cost-efficient patient care.

The postholder provides strategic and operational financial leadership across both Trusts, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, robust governance, and full alignment between financial strategy and organisational priorities.

Person Specification:

Candidates will be CCAB qualified with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development. You will have substantial finance leadership experience within the NHS, from provider, commissioner or regulator environments. You will be highly committed and self-motivated, with high professional standards and the ability to influence key stakeholders, work under pressure, and plan and prioritise workload for you and your individual teams. You will work alongside a highly experienced CFO with deep organisational knowledge, gaining invaluable exposure while playing a central role in shaping the future of healthcare across our system.

You will naturally possess exceptional communication skills, leadership and influencing skills, which build confidence, strong collaborations and partnerships, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Trusts. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a Deputy CFO who is not only strategic in outlook but also comfortable providing day-to-day leadership of the finance function ensuring the delivery of robust financial management, control and reporting