Deputy CFO

Key responsibilities of the Deputy Chief Finance

Officer Financial leadership & strategy

Provides expert advice and leads the development of strategic financial plans to ensure sustainability, value for money, and alignment with wider system goals. Governance, control & risk management: Oversees financial reporting, audit, internal controls, counter-fraud activity, and risk management to ensure proper, lawful, and efficient use of resources.

Planning & performance oversight

Leads financial planning processes, including annual plans, recovery plans, commissioning intentions, and ensures alignment between strategy, performance, and operations.

Business case evaluation

Assesses new and existing investments to ensure delivery of expected outcomes, affordability, and corrective action where needed.

Stakeholder engagement & system leadership

Works with external partners and internal teams to support collaboration, negotiation, and a financially sustainable local health economy.

Finance function leadership

Deputises for the CFO, leads and develops the finance function as a professional network, ensuring consistency, capability, and effective delegation across teams.

Collaboration & communication

Ensures strong links across finance, planning, and operational teams to maintain alignment between local and system-wide priorities.

Strategic influence

Actively contributes to corporate strategy, shaping decisions to strengthen long-term financial resilience.