Head of Financial Services
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Salisbury, SP2 8BJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The Salisbury Finance Team is delighted to invite applications for the key leadership role of Head of Financial Services. This pivotal role is instrum...
The post holder will lead the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well co-ordinated financial services team capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery. Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Education and experience
Essential
- CCAB Qualified accountant
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant senior leadership experience in public sector organisation
- Experience of financial modelling and scenario planning
Desirable: - Experience writing Board or Exec level reports
Education and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS financial planning frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of financial governance and assurance requirements
- Understanding of productivity and efficiency programmes within healthcare
- Proven experience of business partnering with senior stakeholders
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic insight
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing and developing finance staff
- Strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger organisational picture
Desirable: - Experience working in a multi-organisation or group finance model; - Experience supporting organisational transformation or service redesign
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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