Director of Finance (Operational)

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to join the Finance Senior Leadership Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and help shape the financial future of one of the NHSs largest teaching hospitals.Main duties of the jobThis is a strategic role with Trust-wide influence. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Finance Officer, you will lead financial planning and reporting, provide trusted advice to senior leaders, and influence major decisions across the Trust.You will also lead and develop high-performing finance teams, support continuous improvement and help ensure resources deliver the greatest benefit for patients.We are looking for a CCAB-qualified, values-led finance leader with substantial senior experience in a large, complex organisation and the credibility to influence at Board and executive level.About usThe Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.DetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9Salary
112,782 to 129,783 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number Job locationsTrust Headquarters LTHTLeedsWest YorkshireLS9 7TFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Name: Chris EllisonPosition: Deputy Chief Finance OfficerEmail: Date: w/c 5th OctoberInterview Date: w/c 19th OctoberWhy you should join our TeamThis is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest teaching hospitals in the NHS as well as an award winning Finance team, with a recently renewed level 3 towards excellence (FFF) accreditation.You will work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, lead a team of finance professionals and have the opportunity to influence key decisions affecting large and complex services.If you are looking for a role where you will be part of a collaborative and progressive team where you can make a real difference in driving improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.What you will bring to the roleAs Director of Finance (Operational), you will:Lead the Trust’s Financial Planning and Reporting team and provide leadership to senior finance colleagues.Shape and maintain the Trust’s long-term financial model, annual financial plan and budget-setting process.Lead high-quality monthly and annual financial reporting, including information presented to the Board, Trust committees, executive leaders and external organisations.Provide authoritative, impartial advice on budgets, business cases, financial performance, organisational risk and major service changes.Strengthen financial benchmarking, business intelligence and insight into productivity and efficiency opportunities.Interpret national policy, guidance and legislation, assessing the implications for the Trust and supporting effective implementation.Work closely with clinical, operational, workforce and finance leaders across the Trust and with partners across West Yorkshire.Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer where appropriate.Create an inclusive, empowered and continuously improving finance function in which colleagues can thrive and develop.Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor questions about this job, contact:Name: Chris EllisonPosition: Deputy Chief Finance OfficerEmail: Date: w/c 5th OctoberInterview Date: w/c 19th OctoberWhy you should join our TeamThis is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest teaching hospitals in the NHS as well as an award winning Finance team, with a recently renewed level 3 towards excellence (FFF) accreditation.You will work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, lead a team of finance professionals and have the opportunity to influence key decisions affecting large and complex services.If you are looking for a role where you will be part of a collaborative and progressive team where you can make a real difference in driving improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.What you will bring to the roleAs Director of Finance (Operational), you will:Lead the Trust’s Financial Planning and Reporting team and provide leadership to senior finance colleagues.Shape and maintain the Trust’s long-term financial model, annual financial plan and budget-setting process.Lead high-quality monthly and annual financial reporting, including information presented to the Board, Trust committees, executive leaders and external organisations.Provide authoritative, impartial advice on budgets, business cases, financial performance, organisational risk and major service changes.Strengthen financial benchmarking, business intelligence and insight into productivity and efficiency opportunities.Interpret national policy, guidance and legislation, assessing the implications for the Trust and supporting effective implementation.Work closely with clinical, operational, workforce and finance leaders across the Trust and with partners across West Yorkshire.Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer where appropriate.Create an inclusive, empowered and continuously improving finance function in which colleagues can thrive and develop.Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust valuesThe Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.We are….Responsible Open and Honest One Team KindOur Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every timeOur priorities:People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. Person Specification
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EssentialPlease select Apply to view the full Job DescriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressTrust Headquarters LTHTLeedsWest YorkshireLS9 7TFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressTrust Headquarters LTHTLeedsWest YorkshireLS9 7TFUnited KingdomEmployer's website