Associate Director of Finance

The Medical Care Group you will support could be considered an organisation in its own right. As one of UHD's largest and most operationally complex portfolios, it encompasses major specialties including cardiology, stroke, neurology, gastroenterology, older people's medicine, acute medicine and emergency care. You will provide financial leadership across a significant budget, managing complex risks while identifying and realising opportunities to enhance performance and value. Drawing on your expertise in GIRFT, Model Hospital, PLICS and a range of other benchmarking tools, you will work closely with clinical and operational leaders to translate data and insights into meaningful action. Through robust analysis and effective business partnering, you will support services to deliver sustainable efficiencies, productivity improvements and high-quality patient care. Everything you do will make a difference. Your contribution will directly support patient outcomes, staff experience and organisational performance. At University Hospitals Dorset, our finance leaders are more than technical expertsthey are trusted strategic partners who work alongside clinicians and operational teams to drive improvement and deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. By ensuring resources are used effectively, identifying opportunities for investment and supporting evidence-based decision-making, our finance teams play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable healthcare. Please refer to the Job Description attached to this advert for full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role.