OverviewJoin MFT as the next Director of Finance for the Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisations (LCOs) and the University Dental Hospital Manchester (UDHM) Clinical Group - a pivotal role at the heart of community and dental care excellence. In partnership with Manchester City Council and Trafford Council, reporting to the Clinical Group Chief Executive, you will be at the core of strategic decision-making and 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 and performance for the Clinical Group, supporting the overall financial performance of the Trust, working closely with Trust Finance teams including costing, financial accounts and the capital finance. You will be accountable for the analysis and evaluation of the overall financial consequences of different service options, and you will also inform the annual planning of the Clinical Group.

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 and driving robust financial strategies that support transformation and innovation across the LCOs and UDHM Clinical Group.

So, if you\''re looking for a role that challenges, empowers and elevates your career in financial leadership, this could be your next - and best - move.

Responsibilities

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.

Oversee Section 75 partnership arrangements with Manchester City Council, supporting the seamless integration of Community Health Services and Adult Social Care. You will manage delegated budgets and financial schedules, ensuring full compliance and alignment through annual reviews with Council Directors of Finance.

Professionally accountable to the Chief Finance Officer, you will work across teams to shape financial strategy, support development, and drive consistency in delivery.

Bring significant experience in developing and implementing annual financial strategies, underpinned by robust modelling and scenario planning that supports 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.

About the OrganisationMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £3.0bn and a scale that supports significant opportunities. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, and we champion collaborative working and transformation with our 30,000-strong workforce.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We are a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, with a robust infrastructure to encourage high-quality research programmes. We are also embarking on our Green Plan to emphasise sustainability in healthcare.

Our Culture and RequirementsAt MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

How to ApplyTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you\’ll need, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading.

Candidate Information Pack: We have developed a bespoke Candidate Information Pack with information about the role and Selection Process. To request a copy, contact Talent Attraction and Senior Acquisition Service Lead, Sinéad Gamble, via email atsinead.gamble@mft.nhs.uk.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025

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