Finance & Commercial Director

Job Description

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Vital Services (BWC Management Services Ltd)

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£80,000 to £90,000

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Birmingham, West Midlands

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Permanent, Full time – 37 hours per week

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Application closing date: 10th August 2026

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Job Reference: B940281

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Vital Services is on an ambitious journey – reshaping how high‑quality, fully managed healthcare facilities are delivered for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. As they enter a new phase of growth, they're looking for a dynamic Finance & Commercial Director to help shape their future.

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This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose‑driven organisation with the agility of a commercial business and the values of the NHS. You'll sit at the heart of a newly restructured Board, leading financial strategy, commercial performance, and long‑term sustainability across a diverse portfolio of estates, facilities, sustainability, medical engineering and capital project services.

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What you'll lead

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• Long‑term financial strategy, planning and reporting.

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• Commercial strategy, contract performance and negotiations.

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• Business development and growth opportunities.

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• Governance, assurance and risk management.

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• Efficiency, transformation and value‑for‑money programmes.

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What you'll bring

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• A professional accountancy qualification (CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW).

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• Senior financial leadership experience in a contract‑driven environment.

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• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing FM/estates contracts.

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• A collaborative, values‑driven approach aligned with public‑service ethos.

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• Experience working with public‑sector clients – ideally the NHS.

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• Demonstrates and champions Vital Services and BWC NHSFT values – ambitious, brave, compassionate.

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• Operates with integrity, transparency, and commercial discipline.

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Why join?

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You'll help steer a growing organisation that plays a vital role in supporting safe, effective healthcare for women, children and families across Birmingham. You'll influence strategy at Board level, work closely with NHS partners, and help shape a modern, sustainable, high‑performing subsidiary.

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You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and will be enrolled into the NEST pension scheme.

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If you're ambitious, commercially sharp and motivated by meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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