Director of Finance - CSS Clinical Group | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Attractive Remuneration Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7719330/349-COR-7719330-RL4 |
Summary
Join MFT as the next Director of Finance for our Clinical Scientific Services Clinical Group (CSS) - a high profile and visible role. Reporting to the Clinical Group Chief Executive will place you at the core of strategic decision making where you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape the future of integrated care across Manchester and Trafford.
Using your highly established finance and exemplar leadership skills, you will lead financial planning & performance for the Clinical Group, supporting the overall financial performance of the Trust, working closely with Trust Finance teams including costing, financial accounts & the capital finance. Accountable for the analysis & evaluation of the overall financial consequences of different service options, you will also inform the annual planning of the Clinical Group too.
Moreover, with a strong track record in complex NHS environments, you will be confident in delivering financial improvement and long-term sustainability. You will lead with autonomy and clarity, developing & driving robust financial strategies that support transformation & innovation across the CSS Clinical Group.
So, if you're looking for a role that challenges, empowers & elevates your career in financial leadership, this could be your next and best move.
• You will use your deep expertise in financial risk management to steer financial planning for the Clinical Group - balancing day-to-day demands with bold, long-term ambitions.
• With a proven track record in delivering complex financial plans, you will be a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring financial decisions align with statutory obligations, contractual commitments, and the Trust’s strategic direction.
• Professionally accountable to the Chief Finance Officer, you will work across teams to shape financial strategy, support development, and drive consistency in delivery.
• You will bring significant experience in developing and implementing annual financial strategies, underpinned by robust modelling and scenario planning that support sustainable service transformation.
• As a people leader, you will set a clear vision, nurture talent, and inspire performance - driving change and continuous improvement across your teams.
• You will embody MFT’s vision and values, championing quality and high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are an ambitious organisation, serving over 1 million patients and users annually through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are a driving force for innovation, clinical excellence, and system leadership across Greater Manchester.
As a senior leader at MFT, you will shape strategy and transformation at scale, working alongside a diverse, high-performing executive team. Our £3bn plus turnover and leading-edge digital infrastructure, including the Hive EPR, enable us to deliver integrated, patient-centred care and drive continuous improvement.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, values-led culture where your expertise, vision, and leadership will directly influence organisational direction and population health outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead complex change, champion research and innovation, and develop future talent in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Join us to make a lasting impact—on our Trust, our communities, and the future of healthcare.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Candidate Information Pack
To support this vacancy, we have developed a bespoke ‘Candidate Information Pack’ which provides specific information about the role and the Selection Process. To view this pack, please visithttps://mft.nhs.uk/careers/1-2/
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026
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