Deputy Director of Finance

Overview

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) is seeking a Deputy Director of Finance to join our senior finance leadership team. This pivotal role acts as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance during a period of large‑scale transformational change across the Black Country.

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of the Finance and Procurement directorate, ensuring statutory financial duties are met while the Trust undergoes transformational change.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, providing expert advice to teams and stakeholders across the Trust.
• Drive change and manage multiple projects, leading and motivating teams effectively and building strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Support the Director of Finance with strategic oversight of income, contracting, revenue planning and NHS England finance risk management (NOF).

• Strong track record of delivery in finance leadership, with the ability to manage multiple projects and drive change.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, building robust relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners.
• Experience in finance and procurement leadership, with strategic oversight of income, contracting and revenue planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in finance risk management within a large healthcare organisation.

SWB offers a supportive environment where you can belong, grow and develop your career. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population," and we deliver this through ambition, respect and compassion across a culturally diverse area of Birmingham and the Black Country.