Associate Director of Finance – Financial Accounts and Investments

Associate Director of Finance – Financial Accounts and Investments Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Band 8d (£103,102pa - £117,560pa) Full time – 37.5 hours per week South East London Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and ambitious senior finance leader for the role of Associate Director of Finance – Financial Accounts and Investments. This is a significant leadership opportunity within a large and complex NHS organisation, offering the chance to take on a broad portfolio spanning financial accounts, strategic finance, business partnering, financial control and investment-related activity. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, the postholder will play a key role in supporting financial sustainability, improving decision-making and strengthening governance across the Trust. This role will suit a technically strong, commercially minded and credible qualified accountant who is looking for a position with real breadth, visibility and impact. It offers excellent exposure to executive colleagues, senior clinicians, operational leaders and external stakeholders, together with the opportunity to help shape the Trust’s financial strategy in a challenging and evolving healthcare environment. Key responsibilities The successful candidate will: • Lead on statutory financial reporting, annual accounts and external financial returns • Provide expert advice on accounting standards, NHS guidance and the financial impact of policy changes • Oversee trust-wide accounting policy, financial controls and governance frameworks • support strategic financial planning, modelling, investment appraisal and major business cases • Lead budget setting and contribute to the Trust’s medium and long-term financial planning • Develop and strengthen the finance business partnering approach across the organisation • Oversee key areas including payroll, pensions, financial systems integrity and counter fraud • Manage senior finance staff, driving performance, development and continuous improvement About you Applicants will be CCAB qualified and educated to degree level, with substantial post-qualification experience in a large and complex organisation. You will bring deep technical finance expertise, strong leadership capability and the confidence to operate effectively at senior level. You should be able to demonstrate: • Extensive experience in financial accounts, year-end reporting, planning, forecasting and complex financial modelling • Strong knowledge of IFRS, statutory reporting and financial governance • Experience of developing robust financial controls, policies and procedures • A track record of leading teams and supporting organisational improvement • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex financial issues clearly to a range of stakeholders • The judgement, resilience and credibility to work effectively in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment. About Lewisham and Greenwich Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a diverse and vibrant population across South East London, delivering a wide range of acute and community healthcare services to over one million residents. The Trust operates from University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, and a network of community sites, and is recognised for its strong clinical services and commitment to integrated care. The local area offers a unique blend of urban energy and green space, with excellent transport links into Central London, a rich cultural scene, and ongoing regeneration across Lewisham, Greenwich and surrounding boroughs. This creates an engaging and dynamic environment both professionally and personally, making it an attractive location for senior leaders looking to make a meaningful impact within a forward-looking NHS organisation. Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance function in a role with genuine scope and influence. You will gain broad exposure across both technical and strategic finance, work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to major organisational priorities. It is a strong platform for someone looking to further develop their profile within senior NHS finance leadership. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is committed to delivering high-quality services for local communities and to creating an environment where staff can learn, develop and thrive. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with thomas@mlcpartners.co.uk or apply directly to lewishamandgreenwich@mlcpartners.co.uk