OverviewReporting to the Executive Managing Director, and with professional accountability to Marcus Thorman - Group Chief Financial Officer & Deputy CEO, you will hold responsibility for the overall financial performance of the Trust and provide expert financial advice to both the site-based leadership team and the wider Group leadership team. As a key member of the Hospital Management Board, you will play a central role in shaping the Trust's future success, setting financial plans and strategy at site level in alignment with Group objectives. A key challenge for our Group and for JPUH is delivering financial sustainability. The Trust has a balanced plan for 2025/26 with the Trust in receipt of £19m of deficit support funding in 25/26. Key to our progress is transformation both within the Trust and across the Group. We have stabilised our expenditure and are working with clinical and operational colleagues to improve productivity, which is also addressing waiting times in elective and cancer care. At the JPUH you will be working with an engaged Executive Managing Director who understands and is responsive to the challenges faced.Flexibility and travel considerations, DBS, UK Registration and other application requirements are described within the recruitment information. ResponsibilitiesNote: The role involves leading financial performance, providing expert financial advice to site and group leadership, and participating as a member of the Hospital Management Board to shape financial plans and strategy in alignment with group objectives. Specific day-to-day duties are aligned with delivering financial sustainability, transformation initiatives, and collaboration with clinical and operational colleagues to improve productivity and patient care outcomes. QualificationsCCAB-qualified leader with a proven track record of success at a senior level in the NHS or wider public sector.Exceptional financial leadership and influencing skills.The ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Experience of working in financially challenged environments, including delivering cost improvements and recovery plans.Strategic thinking and the ability to translate priorities into clear financial goals and outcomes.Political acumen and credibility to represent and champion the Trust across the region. Organisational context and benefitsAt NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to 'provide the best care for every patient', and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre. Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are: People-focused; Respect; Integrity; Dedication; Excellence. Organisation contextThe Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG) was established in May 2025, bringing together Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Trust (JPUH), and Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn. This is one of the most ambitious system integration programmes in the NHS today, and strong financial leadership at each site will be instrumental in making it a success. This is a truly exciting time to join JPUH as Director of Finance, as we shape and deliver our strategy to achieve better outcomes for patients across the region. We are currently developing our EPR for roll out in 2026 and JPUH is part of the national New Hospitals Programme. Additional informationThis is an excellent opportunity for either an established Director of Finance or a highly experienced Deputy CFO seeking their next step. You will join a dynamic, evolving environment where you can make a tangible impact and shape the future of healthcare delivery in the region. Please note the role also includes membership of the site on-call rota. What we offerJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people. We are a teaching and research hospital, with opportunities for collaboration with the University of East Anglia, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse, international workforce. We offer NHS benefits and additional: flexible working hours, staff discounts, pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, salary sacrifice schemes, free Park & Ride service, on-site nursery and cafes with staff discounts, career development support, and more. EEO and application notesWe value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. If you meet the minimum criteria and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application. Applications will be communicated by email; please check regularly (including Spam). If you do not hear within four weeks, this usually means you have not been shortlisted. For confirmation, please contact the person indicated on the advert. Flexibility may be offered in working patterns and contract types depending on circumstances. #J-18808-Ljbffr