Executive Director of Finance

Overview

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.Responsibilities

Lead Financial planning, budgeting and financial performance managementEnsure compliance with NHS financial governance and reporting standardsDrive efficiency, productivity and value for money across the TrustSupport major transformation programmes and capital investmentsAdvise the Board and Executive Team on financial strategy and riskDemonstrate a consistent track record in developing and delivering effective financial strategiesShow evidence of strong personal leadershipHave proven ability to foster a high-performing values-driven culturePossess extensive experience of successful cross-boundary working that will enhance the Trust''s reputation and service deliveryUnderstand the national and political landscape in which the NHS operates, including current and emerging challengesHave an excellent grasp of the financial and regulatory frameworks across the wider health sectorBring substantial experience at a senior level in a large organisationThis 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 our People, Patients and Population.About the Trust

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It is a welcoming place where you can belong and grow. We care for our patients, our population, and our people. Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are and guide us in how we work with each other and with our patients and their families. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population."We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you belong, where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded, and where you can develop your career in the way you choose. When we say we are "with you all the way" we mean it. The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond.Working arrangements and culture

To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which: better protect elective/planned care delivery by organising on a ''hot and cold'' basis; consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation; and seek to reduce unwarranted variance, leveling up/standardising care through a ''Networked Service Solution'' across four sites. Although this post is hosted by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs. We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and will consider flexible working requests where appropriate, discussing individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager during ..... full job details .....