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Executive Director of Finance

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield, HD33EB Permanent Posted 4 September 2026 Apply by 17 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is seeking an outstanding Executive Director of Finance to join our Board and help shape the future of healthcare services across Calderdale, Kirklees and the wider West Yorkshire system.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Executive team, our Executive Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership for the Trust's financial strategy, financial management, procurement and contracting functions, supporting the delivery of our ambitious strategic objectives while ensuring long term financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking finance leader to contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust whilst helping to shape care delivery across the wider health and care system. Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, NHS England and partner organisations, you will play a pivotal role in supporting transformation, innovation and continuous improvement to deliver the very best outcomes for our patients and communities.

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive/attractive salary

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

372-CORP2088

Job locations

Huddersfield

HD33EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a visible, inclusive and values-driven leader with a strong track record of financial leadership, partnership working and organisational transformation. You will bring strategic vision, commercial acumen and the ability to balance financial stewardship with our unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding compassionate care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCAB/CIMA qualified.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
Applicable, additional leadership development.

Strategic Finance Leadership

Essential

Existing NHS Director of Finance/Chief Finance Officer, NHS Deputy Chief Finance Officer, Deputy Director of Finance or equivalent senior finance leader with substantial experience gained within an NHS Foundation Trust, NHS organisation, or other large, complex organisation.
Extensive knowledge of NHS financial management, commissioning, contracting, funding and accountability arrangements, together with current and emerging NHS policy.
Proven track record of developing and delivering Board-level financial strategy, planning and forecasting.
Successful delivery of financial sustainability, productivity improvements, capital planning and value for money

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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