The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a statutory Executive Director and a member of the Trust Board, responsible for the overall leadership, strategy and performance of East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the CFO will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Planning, Performance and Business Intelligence, ensuring that financial stewardship, operational delivery and strategic decision-making are supported by high‑quality information, robust analysis and clear accountability.
The CFO will act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive and Board, providing expert leadership on financial sustainability, investment decisions, commercial opportunities, productivity improvement and organisational performance. In addition, the postholder will contribute beyond traditional finance leadership, playing a major role in shaping organisational culture, strategic direction and system relationships. As a member of the Executive Team, the CFO will model the Trust’s values, support collective leadership and help develop a high‑performing organisation focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for patients and communities.
In this role the CFO will help shape strategy, drive organisational performance and ensure the Trust remains financially sustainable while continuing to invest in services, staff and infrastructure. The role offers the opportunity to influence not only the future of the Trust but also the wider health and care system across Hertfordshire and West Essex.
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