Finance System Implementation Lead
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH17 0RBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the most significant finance transformation programmes across Dorset's NHS organisations. As Finance Syste...
We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience leading large-scale finance system implementations, ERP deployments or major digital transformation programmes.
- Strong programme and project management skills with the ability to deliver complex projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
- Experience developing business cases, leading procurement exercises and managing supplier relationships.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and gain commitment from senior leaders, clinicians and operational teams.
- A deep understanding of financial management, governance, information governance and data quality requirements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, manage risk and solve complex problems.
- Experience managing significant budgets and delivering value for money.
- The ability to lead organisational change, drive adoption of new systems and support cultural transformation.
- A collaborative leadership style, with the resilience, adaptability and credibility to work across organisational boundaries.
- The ability to communicate complex financial and technical information in a clear and accessible way to a broad range of audiences
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB/CIMA/ACCA qualified accountant or equivalent demonstrable project management/technical finance experience
- Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Strong programme and project management skills
- Experience developing business cases and procurement exercises.
- Experience delivering large-scale organisational change.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale financial system implementations or digital transformations within healthcare or large public sector organisations.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical and financial information clearly for both finance specialists and clinical operational leads.
Specialist
Essential
- Expert knowledge of financial systems, technology solutions, and emerging developments. 2.4Lead, manage, and coordinate delivery of the highly complex and high value modernisation of finance systems and associated business processes
- Able to lead workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement events
- Confident, approachable and accountable
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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