Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Deputy Director of Finance

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Job summary

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to shape the future of healthcare across the Black Country in a challenging time?

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to join our senior finance leadership team. This is a pivotal role acting as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance during a period of large-scale transformational change.

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. 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

The Deputy Director of Finance is a key member of the Trust's senior leadership team, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Finance and Procurement directorate. This role ensures the delivery of statutory financial duties while the Trust undergoes large-scale transformational change. The post holder acts as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, providing expert advice to those with management responsibilities across the Trust.

The Deputy Director of Finance will have a strong track record of delivery, be able to manage multiple projects and drive change. You will be able to lead and motivate teams effectively as well as building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Associate Directors of Finance working as a team and will also act on the Director of Finances behalf in a wide range of settings as and when required.

The role will also include a substantive portfolio of duties; supporting the Director of Finance having strategic oversight of income and contracting and revenue planning and NOF finance risk management with NHS England.

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

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£109,179 to £125,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CO-7728644

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Health Campus

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Financial Management and Use of Resources

Financial Planning: Leading the successful coordination of the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan and the annual budget.

Efficiency Measures: Coordinating cash-releasing efficiency measures to support the Trusts annual and multi-year Cost Improvement Programs (CIP)

Audit and Reporting: Ensuring monthly and annual accounts meet the highest professional standards and maintaining a regular dialogue with external auditors.

Compliance: Ensuring all financial policies comply with legislation and the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

Costing, Income, and Contracting

Income Oversight: Providing leadership for the Income function, including planning and recovery maximisation.

Contract Negotiations: Leading financial negotiations with commissioners and ensuring NHS contract terms align with Trust objectives.

Activity Integration: Ensuring that income and activity planning are fully integrated with operational performance and delivery.

Please review the full JD and PS available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Financial Management and Use of Resources

Financial Planning: Leading the successful coordination of the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan and the annual budget.

Efficiency Measures: Coordinating cash-releasing efficiency measures to support the Trusts annual and multi-year Cost Improvement Programs (CIP)

Audit and Reporting: Ensuring monthly and annual accounts meet the highest professional standards and maintaining a regular dialogue with external auditors.

Compliance: Ensuring all financial policies comply with legislation and the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions.

Costing, Income, and Contracting

Income Oversight: Providing leadership for the Income function, including planning and recovery maximisation.

Contract Negotiations: Leading financial negotiations with commissioners and ensuring NHS contract terms align with Trust objectives.

Activity Integration: Ensuring that income and activity planning are fully integrated with operational performance and delivery.

Please review the full JD and PS available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience at senior level in organisations of a similar size and complexity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Accounting qualification (CCAB or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience at senior level in organisations of a similar size and complexity.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Health Campus

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 and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Health Campus

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

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