Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Executive Director of Finance

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

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.

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 Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)