Job summary
We are delighted to share with you an exciting opportunity for the role of Director of Finance of AGH Solutions Ltd (AGHS). AGHS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) and commenced trading in March 2018. AGHS are proud to provides a wide range of services from estates maintenance to capital projects, facilities management, sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement servicesto the Trust supporting Airedale's clinical services and other customers, mainly in the NHS all services being essential to support the provision of health and care to the communities we serve.
The successful candidates will be joining our organisation at an exciting time with a real opportunity to shape the development of AGH Solutions at a time when Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on the development of a new health and care facility through their participation the National New Hospital Programme.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September
Interviews will be held week commencing 6th October 2025
Main duties of the job
The AGHS Director of Finance role is pivotal role in leading customer / supplier relationship between AGHS and the Trust along with meeting expectations of the shareholder/subsidiary relationship. The successful candidate will help develop a strong profile and reputation for AGHS and across estates, facilities and procurement sectors whilst remaining committed to NHS values. Leading cultural and initiating AGHS innovations as part of a continuous improvement commitment in its drive for best practice in the services it offers.
AGHS is an exciting workplace that will provide the right candidates with an opportunity to grow and develop themselves and the future of the company.
About us
The Trust is an active partner in the award-winning West Yest Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), with two other partners in WYAAT also undertaking substantial capital investment in their estates. The Trust is also active in its Place Partnership, Bradford District & Craven, one of five of the Places which comprise the award-winning West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership. This commitment to working together with Partners gives further opportunity to AGHS and its future strategy, as well as to the Trust To find out more about the Trust you can visit www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Thriving people, healthy communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job please see attached full advert , job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job please see attached full advert , job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level with Master's or equivalent qualification or proven track record of experience.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oFull qualification in one of the individual professional accounting bodies CCAB bodies or CIMA or CIPFA or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- oFinancial management experience including
- oExperience at a very senior management level
- oLeadership in large complex results driven organisations.
- oFinancial accounting experience
- oExperience at a very senior management level
- oExperience of working within the NHS
- oExperience of working in a private sector organisation
- oExperience of partnership, customer relations.
- oSenior experience of managing budgets, income and securing financial growth.
- oExperience of commercial contract negotiations and management.
- oExperience of managing significant projects to successful completion.
- oTrack record of financial achievement.
- oContinuous improvement and change methodologies.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the NHS finance regime
- oIn depth knowledge of Company accounting requirements, relevant legislation and accountability.
- oHighly developed knowledge of best financial and commercial services practice.
- oExcellent interpersonal skills, communication, negotiation and relationship skills. Supported by effective leadership qualities.
- oCapital and tax accounting knowledge, with knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT regulations.
- oAbility to contribute to strategy development and continuous improvement to deliver aspirations of the Company and act in a manner consistent with its values.
- oUnderstanding of group structure accounting principles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oEducated to degree level with Master's or equivalent qualification or proven track record of experience.
- oEvidence of continuing professional development.
- oFull qualification in one of the individual professional accounting bodies CCAB bodies or CIMA or CIPFA or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- oFinancial management experience including
- oExperience at a very senior management level
- oLeadership in large complex results driven organisations.
- oFinancial accounting experience
- oExperience at a very senior management level
- oExperience of working within the NHS
- oExperience of working in a private sector organisation
- oExperience of partnership, customer relations.
- oSenior experience of managing budgets, income and securing financial growth.
- oExperience of commercial contract negotiations and management.
- oExperience of managing significant projects to successful completion.
- oTrack record of financial achievement.
- oContinuous improvement and change methodologies.
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the NHS finance regime
- oIn depth knowledge of Company accounting requirements, relevant legislation and accountability.
- oHighly developed knowledge of best financial and commercial services practice.
- oExcellent interpersonal skills, communication, negotiation and relationship skills. Supported by effective leadership qualities.
- oCapital and tax accounting knowledge, with knowledge of Corporation Tax and VAT regulations.
- oAbility to contribute to strategy development and continuous improvement to deliver aspirations of the Company and act in a manner consistent with its values.
- oUnderstanding of group structure accounting principles.
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.
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
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.
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).
