Group Chief Finance Officer
The closing date is 07 April 2026
Job summary
A career-defining opportunity to lead financial strategy at system scale
North West London Acute Provider Group (APG) unites Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust through shared governance with a single Group Chief Executive and Chair in Common. With a turnover of £4.5bn, we are the largest acute provider system financially across the NHS. Together we operate 12 hospitals, employ 37,000 colleagues and provide innovative, research led care to more than 2.2 million people.
Our shared strategy for 2024-27 is already enabling more consistent pathways, stronger performance and improved patient experience. We are proud to be among the safest hospital systems nationally, and we continue to invest in our digital capability and workforce, including early adoption of the Federated Data Platform to strengthen our operational insight and efficiency.
Main duties of the job
From April 2026 we will operate as a unified Group. As Group Chief Finance Officer, you will shape the financial strategy that underpins our long-term sustainability and ensures we use our collective resources wisely. You will work closely with the trust CFOs to embed disciplined financial leadership, support transformation of corporate services and ensure our financial models reinforce high-quality clinical care. You will also lead on capital strategy, financial planning and commercial development opportunities that support our broader ambitions.
This is a rare opportunity for an outstanding financial leader to influence system-wide decision making across one of the most significant NHS groups in the country. You will bring strong strategic capability, experience of managing financial performance at scale, and the confidence to operate with credibility at national level. You will also be an inclusive and visible leader who strengthens our culture and fosters collaboration across our teams.
We welcome applicants who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and those who bring varied professional backgrounds or lived experience that will enrich our leadership.
If you are inspired by the scale and purpose of this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.For further information and details on how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/95659
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 April 2026.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-VSM-3
Job locations
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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