Deputy Head of Group Finance

Overview

This post will support the financial control and performance of the PFI & Estates expenditure of gross £130 million but net of recharges to other budgets is £68 million pa. This will involve budgeting, monthly accounting, variance investigation, attending meetings with PFI companies, and producing action plans to manage financial performance and risks.

It will also provide advice and support to the Estates Team, including identifying and quantifying service developments, cost pressures, waste reduction programmes, cash‑releasing efficiency savings and capital bids to support the annual objectives.

The Deputy Head of Group Finance will be an integrated, vital member of the Estates group and will participate fully in the agenda for both financial and non‑financial performance and arising issues.

The Deputy Head of Group Finance will support the Associate Director of Finance in providing high‑quality financial management advice. This includes acting as a lead finance link and advising on all technical budgeting and financial issues.

They will support the regular reporting of financial performance management information to the Estates Team as part of the Integrated Finance Report.

They will ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes.

The post will ensure that information provision and outputs associated with Service Line Reporting and the completion of certain Estates Returns are completed and communicated to the Estates Team.

• They will deputise for the Associate Director as and when appropriate.
• Support the financial performance of the Estates and PFI budget against agreed financial targets and budgets, using the most appropriate means available.
• Support budget setting for the Estates and PFI budgets, in line with agreed Trust policies under the direction of the Associate Director of Finance and liaise as appropriate with the Estates Team and Director of Estates & Facilities.
• Take a lead in the collection of information and completion of Estates Return Information Collection (ERIC).
• Provide advice and support to group management teams, including identifying and quantifying service developments, cost pressures, waste reduction programmes, cash‑releasing efficiency savings and capital bids to support the annual objectives.

Please be advised that interviews for this post are due to take place 11th March 2026.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details:
Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire ().

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details or informal visits:
Name:
Steve Noon

Job title:

Associate Director of Finance
Email address:
Telephone number: ext: 28406