Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Chief Finance Officer

The closing date is 07 December 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an accomplished, credible, and inspirational senior finance leader to join our Executive Team and help steer the organisation through ambitious plans to deliver outstanding care to our communities.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with partner organisations across the Central East ICB to support the development of sustainable healthcare, while effectively managing financial risk and shaping investment strategies.

As a leader, you will act as a coach and mentor, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Trust. Your strong commercial acumen will be key in driving innovation and operational excellence.

The Trust operates a hybrid working model, so you will need to demonstrate the ability to lead and engage your team effectively through remote channels.

For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact our recruitment partners at CY Executive Resourcing via Vural Aglamazvural@cyresourcing.com and 07772553493

Main duties of the job

Please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy for further details on the main duties of the role.

About us

Please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy for further details on Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

Details

Date posted

22 November 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£145,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9812-25-0530

Job locations

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description for this role, including key responsibilities, essential qualifications, and desirable experience, is provided within the recruitment pack and it can be found attached directly to this vacancy notice for reference and review by anyone interested in applying for the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The detailed job description for this role, including key responsibilities, essential qualifications, and desirable experience, is provided within the recruitment pack and it can be found attached directly to this vacancy notice for reference and review by anyone interested in applying for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must have a sophisticated grasp of financial strategy, but also be a skilled, practical change-agent and leader who can inspire positive, engaged transformation at all levels. You should be comfortable operating as part of a highly collaborative senior team, while also holding a mirror up to the leadership team to support inclusive, authentic leadership practice.

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB qualified, with an impressive track record of making organisations stronger, more ambitious and creative in their finance function.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must have a sophisticated grasp of financial strategy, but also be a skilled, practical change-agent and leader who can inspire positive, engaged transformation at all levels. You should be comfortable operating as part of a highly collaborative senior team, while also holding a mirror up to the leadership team to support inclusive, authentic leadership practice.

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCAB qualified, with an impressive track record of making organisations stronger, more ambitious and creative in their finance function.

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.

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

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.

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Managing Partner - CY Executive Resourcing

Vural Aglamaz

vural@cyresourcing.com

07772553493

Details

Date posted

22 November 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£145,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9812-25-0530

Job locations

Howard Court

14 Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

Hertfordshire

AL7 1BW


Supporting documents

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