Chief Finance Officer with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Important: While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should contact the employer to confirm their specific eligibility requirements for UK work authorization.
Job Details
Company: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Salary: Depending on experience (Very senior manager pay scheme)
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Knowledge requirements apply
Experience: Qualifications required
Essential Qualification: Senior board level experience in a large, complex and dynamic organisation
Desirable Qualification: Experience of managing risk associated with service change
Essential Experience: Fully qualified Accountant with ongoing membership of their professional body (CCAB or other equivalent)
Contact: Emily Hilton (Head of Recruitment)
Email: emily.hilton@uhnm.nhs.uk
Phone: 01782676631
Apply via: NHS Jobs website
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Application Deadline: 12 April 2026
Reference Number: 205-7861214-VSM
Job Summary
We have a rare and influential executive leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join our Trust at a pivotal time. As our Chief Finance Officer, you will help drive transformation, ensure long-term sustainability, and support the delivery of safe and effective care for the population we serve.
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is the executive lead for all financial strategy, stewardship, and performance within the Trust. As a key member of the Trust Board, the CFO ensures the organisation remains financially sustainable while delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The role provides strategic leadership across finance, procurement, contracting, and financial governance, ensuring compliance with NHS regulatory frameworks and supporting the Trust’s long-term clinical and operational objectives.
The CFO leads the development of the Trust’s financial strategy, annual financial plan, and medium-term financial forecasts, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet activity demands, transformation priorities, and statutory duties. They oversee robust financial controls, risk management, and reporting processes, enabling transparent decision-making and maintaining public accountability.
Main Duties of the Job
The CFO is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing finance function, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. They act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Board, providing expert insight on financial risks, opportunities, and strategic investment decisions that enable the hospital to meet current and future healthcare needs.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents for a comprehensive understanding of the key responsibilities of the role. You can also visit our dedicated online site, where we’ve brought together helpful resources, background materials, and further insight into UHNM.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential requirements include being fully qualified as an Accountant with ongoing membership of their professional body (CCAB or other equivalent), having a postgraduate level management qualification, and demonstrating evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
Knowledge
Essential knowledge requirements include senior board level experience in a large, complex and dynamic organisation, extensive experience of strategic development and delivery at senior level, and a track record of achieving results in difficult financial climates. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to partnership working, organisational development, and experience leading service improvements with complex change management programmes.
Desirable knowledge includes experience of managing risk associated with service change.
Personal Circumstances
Essential personal requirements include the ability to participate in the ‘Strategic on Call Rota’, maintaining trust and confidence through open, ethical and professional behavior, balancing short-term priorities with long-term strategic goals, and demonstrating high personal resilience to work under considerable pressure.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For international applicants requiring sponsorship, please ensure you:
1. Verify your eligibility for UK work authorization with the employer before applying
2. Prepare required documentation including professional qualifications and credentials
3. Contact Emily Hilton (Head of Recruitment) with any specific sponsorship questions
4. Ensure you have all necessary criminal record certificates from countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
5. Complete the application form thoroughly and submit before the 12 April 2026 deadline
Employer Details
Employer: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
Privacy Notice: Available at https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/privacy-notice/
Supporting Documents: Job Description and Person Specification available as JD-PS.pdf (424 KB)
Application Site: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/ChiefFinanceOfficer
The Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting all employees including those with disabilities and veterans.
For international applicants, we welcome applications from talented professionals worldwide and provide support for visa sponsorship where applicable. However, all candidates must ensure they meet the requirements for working in the UK healthcare sector and have appropriate professional registration.