Job overview

Join us as Interim Chief Finance Officer

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as Interim Chief Finance Officer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Trust’s strategic and operational leadership, offering the opportunity to shape financial sustainability and drive transformation across our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and assurance to the Board.
• Lead the development and delivery of multi-year financial strategies and cost improvement programmes.
• Champion financial governance, stewardship, and performance across the Trust.
• Collaborate with ICS partners to support system-wide sustainability and innovation.
• Inspire and develop high-performing teams through visible, compassionate leadership.

What We’re Looking For: 

A visionary finance leader with a proven track record in NHS or public sector finance, who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Why Join Us:

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a values-driven organisation committed to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, delivering healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000.

Our Trust provides emergency and non-emergency care across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, serving key towns including Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main site, East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and complex services and is the nearest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport.

We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned services at several sites, including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexible working, staff engagement networks, and well-being support to ensure a positive working environment.