Job overview

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) is seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Chief Finance Officer to join our senior leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead our finance teams, oversee financial planning and assurance, and support the delivery of the Trust’s strategic objectives.

We are looking for a values-driven, inspirational leader with:

• A professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or equivalent) and significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience in a health sector organisation, including management accounting, business planning, and financial governance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams through periods of change.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills, with experience reporting at Board level.
• A commitment to SASH values: Dignity and Respect, One Team, Compassion, Safety and Quality.

Informal enquiries are warmly encouraged and secondment opportunities will be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy CFO, you will:

• Lead and develop finance teams and services, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical directorates.
• Oversee financial reporting, assurance, planning, governance, control, and performance monitoring across the Trust.
• Ensure robust financial management, compliance, and delivery of cost improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert financial business partnering and support to the Executive Team, Trust Board, and strategic partners.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital transformation, and innovation within the finance directorate.
• Deputise for the CFO as required.

Working for our organisation

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

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.