Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) as the Deputy Director of Finance for the Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group (MRICG).
MRICG is looking for a dynamic Deputy Director of Finance to join our senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to take on a career fulfilling role within one of the most complex and ambitious NHS organisations in the country, in the setting of an improvement agenda within finance and the clinical group to drive sustainability for our local health population.
As the UK's largest NHS Trust, MFT serves a diverse population of over 750,000 people across ten hospitals and community services. With an annual budget exceeding £2 billion, we operate at scale, delivering world-class care while driving financial sustainability. Our finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring we meet the challenges of today's NHS, and we are looking for an outstanding leader to drive this agenda forward.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a senior finance leader to take on the role of Deputy Director of Finance for Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Reporting to Sarah Riley, Director of Finance for MRICG you will provide operational leadership across a £0.4bn clinical group, ensuring robust financial planning, reporting, governance and financial stewardship.
You'll oversee all aspects of financial performance, while working closely with operational and clinical leaders to support effective decision-making and deliver high-quality, sustainable healthcare. A key part of your role will be driving cost improvement and transformation programmes, helping us deliver best value for the communities we serve.
We are looking for someone with strong NHS finance experience, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering financial stewardship and improvement.
This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of Manchester Royal Infirmary Clinical Group within the UK's largest NHS Trust. If you are a strategic, ambitious and values-led leader, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.Join us to make a lasting impact--help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here 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.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oCCAB qualified preferably with significant post qualification experience.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation, including extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in financial management.
Desirable
- oSignificant senior NHS experience ideally in a provider organisation
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities.
- oStrong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally
- Well developed negotiating skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working at a senior level.
- oExperience of senior level negotiations.
- oExperienced in use of information management and technology
- Comprehensive understanding of current NHS accounting principles and procedures
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oCCAB qualified preferably with significant post qualification experience.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working at a senior level in a complex organisation, including extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in financial management.
Desirable
- oSignificant senior NHS experience ideally in a provider organisation
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all disciplines and seniorities.
- oStrong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Qualities of perseverance, flexibility, determination and adaptability
- Proven ability to operate/think laterally
- Well developed negotiating skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working at a senior level.
- oExperience of senior level negotiations.
- oExperienced in use of information management and technology
- Comprehensive understanding of current NHS accounting principles and procedures
Additional information
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).
