Executive Director of Finance
Executive Director of Finance
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Job Title Executive Director of Finance
Function: Finance & Trading
Location: Nottingham/Sheffield/Alfreton/Leeds/Hybrid
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: 128441 with potential to rise to 151107 over 3 years
Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April 2025
NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for anExecutive Director of Financeto join our team during an exciting period of transformation working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.
NHS Supply Chain was formed in 2018 and is the legal entity at the heart of the NHS Supply Chain and provides a Supply Chain service to the NHS and holds a range of contracts with expert service providers. It has a revenue in excess of 5bn and manages overunique products sourced from over 1000 suppliers leveraging a national supply chain including 7 regional and national distribution centres and employs over 1200 people as part of a wider NHS Supply Chain workforce of over 4000 (including logistics IT and commercial partners).
It operates a national supply chain for medical devices and clinical consumables providing a high level of service and range of delivery options through expert partners. The business also offers a range of clinical services from driving product innovation to clinically and quality assuring products to supporting patient safety and improving clinical outcomes. This is alongside the ambitious and critical role in supporting the delivery of the NHS net zero commitment by 2045 and social value ambitions.
The Executive Team in partnership with the Board have big plans for the future. Guided by a refreshed 10year strategy the team are determined to be a proactive and collaborative partner that looks across the whole of healthcare. Our Vision Purpose and Strategy are clear. We provide direction leadership and commercial focus to help the NHS save lives and improve health outcomes.
NHS Supply Chain are now looking to appoint an Executive Director of Finance who will ensure strong and effective financial governance together with strategic financial and performance leadership. This is a new Executive level role which has been established to support the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for leading the Finance function.
The successful candidate will have a digital focus linked to the Financial operations having driven a digitalisation agenda in its broadest sense and be able to demonstrate how technology can enhance all aspects of the organisation.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the role will partner with the Executive Team and business leaders in the development and rollout of the companys vision and strategy and by improving and safeguarding financial results. They will lead a team of financial experts in the development of finance ways of working implementation of insights and recommendations to improve organisational performance. Responsible for the transformation of the finance operating system and governance processes reports and tools of the financial reporting systems.
What can we offer you
We want to reward you for your passion enthusiasm and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:
- Hybrid working opportunities giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
- We recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and VIP colleagues awards.
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
- We are dedicated to your development through inhouse training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
- A focus on your wellbeing offering 1 day of paid wellbeing leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12 when you contribute 6
- Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance Critical Illness Cover Income Protection Health Cash Plan Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions that suit you.
- 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
- Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.
What skills will help you thrive in this role
- A depth and breadth of financial leadership experience and a professional accountancy qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA CIPFA).
- Experience of driving change to create an environment that values adaptability and embraces change as an opportunity for growth
- A people leadership style characterised by high emotional intelligence ideally developed through leading highperforming finance teams.
- Experience of working in a commercial (for profit) business (supply chain logistics healthcare sectors would be desirable for a base level of knowledge) as well as an understanding/appreciation of the NHS as the customer.
- A commercial mindset.
- A history of delivering process excellence through transformation
Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing our recruitment partner
By applying for this role you agree that NHS Supply Chain can share your details with our recruitment partner Berwick Partners who are handling the recruitment of this role on our behalf.
Our Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued but celebrated giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesnt match perfectly with the job advert we encourage you to still apply.
Struggling to complete our application form and require additional support Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to help you with alternative ways to apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
SCCL is a company Registered in England and Wales with company numberto act as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.
Other details
- Job FamilyFinance
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
