Job Description

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a meaningful impact in challenging times? Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust are seeking a visionary Director of Finance to join our Senior leadership team to support the organisation through a period of financial, operational and service transformation.This is an exciting time for Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as we continue to work more closely with system partners to collaborate, innovate and leverage the opportunities to operate at scale.
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham we live our values of Ambition, Respect and Compassion and are committed to inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement. We are looking for a talented finance leader who is a team player and is looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, through their professional credibility, ambition and ability to engage with our leaders, teams and people across all parts of our organisation to deliver sustainable financial delivery.
If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape the financial future of a values driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
Stakeholder Panel: 23 October 2025
Interview Date: 24 October 2025
Main duties of the job
As Director of Finance, you will provide strategic leadership across all financial functions ensuring the trust remains financially resilient while delivering safe and effective care. Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead Financial planning, budgeting andfinancialperformance management

• Ensure compliance with NHS financial governance and reporting standards

• Drive efficiency, productivity and value for money across the Trust

• Support major transformation programmes and capital investments

• Advise the Board and Executive Team on financial strategy and risk

• Demonstrate a consistent track record in developing and delivering effective financial strategies

• Show evidence of strong personal leadership

• Have proven ability to foster a high-performing values-driven culture

• Possess extensive experience of successful cross-boundary working that will enhance the Trust's reputation and service delivery

• Understand the national and political landscape in which the NHS operates, including current and emerging challenges

• Have an excellent grasp of the financial and regulatory frameworks across the wider health sector

Bring substantial experience at a senior level in a large organisation
This is a vital role at a time of substantial change to the way we work, offering the opportunity to make a valuable and lasting impact on ourPeople, Patients and Population.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-7473009
Job locations
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust
Lyndon
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Person Specification for details of the main duties and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached and Person Specification for details of the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience at senior level in organisations of a similar size and complexity.
• Consistent achievement in developing and delivering effective financial strategies.
• Evidence of personal leadership and achieving organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrable record of establishing a high performing culture.
• Extensive record of successful and productive cross- boundary working that has enhanced the Trust and service credibility.
• Understanding of the national and political context within which the NHS operates alongside the current and future challenges.
• An excellent understanding of the financial and regulatory environment of the wider health sector, both public and private.

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Excellent academic record at 1st Degree level or above

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience at senior level in organisations of a similar size and complexity.
• Consistent achievement in developing and delivering effective financial strategies.
• Evidence of personal leadership and achieving organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrable record of establishing a high performing culture.
• Extensive record of successful and productive cross- boundary working that has enhanced the Trust and service credibility.
• Understanding of the national and political context within which the NHS operates alongside the current and future challenges.
• An excellent understanding of the financial and regulatory environment of the wider health sector, both public and private.

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Excellent academic record at 1st Degree level or above

Skills Required