Finance Officer

Location: Basildon
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join a dynamic NHS organisation as a Finance Officer.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing financial insight, business partnering, and strategic advice across transformation programmes and corporate services. You’ll lead a high-performing team, influence decision-making at executive level, and ensure strong financial control in the delivery of innovative service models.

• Lead financial business partnering for transformation and corporate directorates

• Provide strategic financial guidance, modelling, and reporting to senior leadership

• Support the delivery of cost improvement and efficiency programmes

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance

• Ensure compliance with financial governance, audit, and NHS regulatory requirements

• Deputise for the Associate Director of Finance - Transformation where required

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective financial planning

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience

• Substantial experience working in senior finance roles within the NHS or public sector

• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, and business case development

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage finance teams

• Excellent communication and influencing skills with non-finance stakeholders

• Ability to work strategically while managing operational detail

• Skilled in presenting complex financial data clearly and effectively

• Experience with NHS tendering, commissioning, and shared services

• Familiarity with Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and NHS procurement regulations

• Experience delivering transformation or efficiency programmes in a healthcare setting