We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as Deputy Director of Finance – Complex Car e.
Reporting to the Director of Operational Finance , you will provide expert financial leadership, business partnering and decision support to the Complex Care division, CLCH senior management and West & North London ICB. You will lead financial planning, reporting and performance management across a complex portfolio, supporting service transformation, contract negotiations and the delivery of financial sustainability.
As a senior member of both the Complex Care Management Team and the Senior Finance Team , you will help shape strategy, influence decision-making and support the delivery of high-quality services for the communities we serve. The role also includes deputising for the Director of Operational Finance and, where required , the Chief Finance Officer.
We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with substantial NHS or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills and a proven ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
At CLCH, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role.
Provide strategic financial leadership, advice and business partnering support to the Complex Care division, CLCH management and West & North London ICB.
Lead and develop the Complex Care Finance Team, promoting an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Oversee the production, review and ownership of financial and management reports, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
Deliver financial analysis, insight and interpretation to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Lead the financial review of business cases, service developments, transformation programmes and cost improvement initiatives.
Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and performance management processes.
Work collaboratively with operational, clinical and commissioning colleagues to support organisational objectives .
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS partners and system colleagues.
Support contract negotiations and system-wide financial planning activities.
Present complex financial information clearly to a range of audiences.
Deputise for the Director of Operational Finance and, when required , the Chief Finance Officer, representing the Trust at senior meetings and forums.
Contribute to Trust-wide financial strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
