Sellick Partnership
Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement

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Role Title: Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement
Type: 6 to 9 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: NHS Band 8d - £94,356 to £108,814
Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite
Location: Lincolnshire
Sellick Partnership are working with a leading NHS organisation who are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement to join their senior finance leadership team.
This is a key strategic role responsible for leading financial improvement, productivity and efficiency programmes across a complex healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with Executive teams, Board members and senior stakeholders to support financial sustainability, drive transformation and deliver meaningful improvements across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of financial improvement plans, cost improvement programmes and productivity initiatives
- Providing strategic financial advice and assurance to senior leaders, Board committees and key stakeholders
- Driving improvements through costing, benchmarking, financial analysis and service line reporting
- Working collaboratively with clinical and corporate teams to identify efficiency opportunities
- Leading, developing and supporting finance teams to deliver a high-performing and forward-thinking service
- Building effective relationships with NHS partners, auditors and external stakeholders
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The ideal candidate for the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement role will have:
- CCAB qualification (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience
- Strong NHS finance experience, including knowledge of NHS financial frameworks and governance
- Proven experience delivering financial improvement, transformation and cost-saving initiatives
- Experience operating at a senior finance leadership level with the ability to influence Executive teams and Board members
- Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing finance professionals
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management abilities


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How to apply for the Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement role:
If you believe that you are well suited to this excellent opportunity of Associate Director of Finance – Financial Improvement, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.
CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants being contacted to arrange interviews as soon as possible.
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