Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial OfficerFunction: Chief Executive OfficeLocation: Hybrid based from our Nottingham or Wakefield office a minimum of two days per weekContract type: PermanentSalary: Offered on a starting annual salary of 191681 with a competitive bonus scheme and reward packageClosing Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026This is a rare opportunity to join NHS Supply Chain as Chief Financial Officer a pivotal Executive leadership role at the heart of an organisation that plays a critical role in supporting patient care across England and Wales. Working in close partnership with the CEO and as a key member of the Executive Team you will help shape the future direction of NHS Supply Chain ensuring we continue to deliver outstanding value performance and innovation for the NHS. Leading a broad and influential portfolio encompassing Finance Data & Technology Business Performance and Risk you will provide strategic leadership that enables informed decision-making organisational resilience and sustainable growth. You will provide executive leadership across Finance Data & Technology Business Performance and Risk ensuring the organisation has the capabilities controls and assurance frameworks required to deliver its strategic objectives. As a member of the Executive Team you will champion transformation innovation and continuous improvement while providing leadership and oversight of information governance cyber security and enterprise risk management as the organisations Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO)As a trusted adviser to the CEO Board and Executive Team you will bring commercial insight strategic thinking and constructive challenge helping NHS Supply Chain navigate an increasingly complex healthcare political and economic landscape. You will build strong relationships with government departments NHS partners regulators and industry stakeholders acting as an ambassador for the organisation and championing our commitment to delivering better outcomes for the NHS and the patients it serves. Most importantly you will be an authentic and inspiring leader who embodies our values of Trust Community and Authenticity. You will foster a culture where people feel empowered to perform at their best encouraging collaboration innovation and accountability while ensuring NHS Supply Chain remains a trusted high-performing and future-focused partner to the day you will Partner with the Chief Executive Officer Board and Executive Team to shape and deliver the organisations strategic direction ensuring the capabilities and resources are in place to achieve long-term objectives. Act as a visible and credible ambassador for NHS Supply Chain building influential relationships across government the NHS regulators and wider industry stakeholders. Lead organisational transformation and innovation identifying opportunities to enhance performance improve outcomes and future-proof the organisation. Inspire and develop high-performing teams fostering a culture of accountability inclusion collaboration and continuous improvement. Provide strategic leadership of organisational performance implementing integrated planning reporting and performance management frameworks that enable effective governance informed decision-making and the delivery of long-term organisational efficiency and value for money ensuring resources are deployed effectively to maximise benefits for patients customers and the wider NHS. Provide executive leadership across Finance Data & Technology Business Performance and Risk ensuring an integrated and high-performing corporate services excellence in risk and assurance embedding effective frameworks that enable confident decision-making protect organisational interests and drive sustainable can we offer youWe 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 recognise our employees hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes long service and colleague recognition awards.27 days holiday plus bank holidaysWe are dedicated to your development through in-house training support and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGenerous 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 to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Supply Chain who are weOur role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family and our role is to source deliver and supply healthcare products services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more thanorders each year to more than 17000 all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient skills will help you thrive in this roleA proven track record of executive-level financial leadership within a large complex organisation with a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA or equivalent) enabling you to shape strategy drive performance and deliver sustainable outcomes. The ability to build trusted relationships with Boards government departments regulators auditors and senior stakeholders providing influence insight and credibility at the highest levels. Extensive experience of corporate governance assurance and risk management with the expertise to ensure robust controls regulatory compliance and effective organisational decision-making. Strong experience leading organisational transformation performance management and continuous improvement programmes using data and insight to drive accountability innovation and operational excellence. A strong understanding of data technology information governance and cyber risk with the credibility to oversee digital capabilities and support the organisations responsibilities as a Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).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.