Job Overview
The Head of Strategic Finance is a senior member of the Corporate Finance Team, providing the Trust’s Executive Directors with a comprehensive financial management service to support the delivery of the Trust’s strategic priorities.
When UHBW merges with NBT in July 2026 this role will take on the responsibilities outlined in the job description for the new merged Trust.
This is a key role supporting delivery of Corporate Services Transformation and ensuring sound management of corporate budgets in the new merged organisation.
Main Duties of the Job
See attached Job Description and Person Spec for details of key responsibilities and skills and experience requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria:
- Member of CCAB body or CIMA
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria:
- Resolution of Complex Financial issues
- Dealing with senior leaders/non-finance staff
- Understanding of NHS finance
- Communication skills
- Proactive approach
- Financial Analysis skills
- Influencing
- Ability to present to a wide range of audiences on complex financial and business issues
Employment Terms
The successful applicant will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
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