Job summary
Do you have the vision, expertise, and passion to shape the financial future of one of the world's leading children's healthcare organisations?
We are now seeking to appoint a high achieving, values-driven and inspiring Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join an engaged, dynamic and talented Board of Directors, focused on putting patients, their families and our people at the heart of all our strategic decisions. As CFO you will demonstrate compassion for all those we serve, as well as foster an environment in which our staff can thrive to deliver the best care to our children and young people.
Main duties of the job
As CFO, you will be the Trust's lead financial strategist, responsible for ensuring the organisation's financial resilience and sustainability. You will play a pivotal role in enabling clinical excellence and innovation through sound financial leadership, robust governance, and the strategic deployment of resources. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leaders, you will:
- Provide clear and authoritative financial advice to support effective decision-making.
- Lead the Trust's Finance, Estates, Sustainability & Development, Capital and Procurement portfolios, ensuring they are aligned with our strategic ambitions.
- Drive innovation in financial management, investment planning, and commercial development.
- Strengthen partnerships across the NHS, local government, academia, and industry to maximise opportunities for growth and impact.
About us
Alder Hey is a special place with phenomenal potential. As one of the world's leading children's hospitals, recently ranked as the top performing standalone children's Trust in the country, we provide specialist healthcare to over 450,000 children and young people each year. In addition to our state-of-the-art site at Alder Hey in the Park, we have a presence across a range of community outreach sites in Liverpool and Sefton, and collaborate with other providers to deliver care closer to children and young people's homes from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales, and the Isle of Man. Along with our amazing workforce of 4,300 people, we are a teaching and training hospital, with a turnover in excess of £400 million.
As an anchor institution for children and young people's healthcare in the North West, we are a top performing Trust, with a CQC 'Outstanding' for Care and 'Good' overall, and a leading innovator with a commitment to game changing research and innovation rooted in outstanding clinical services. Throughout the last year, we have been working to implement our ambitious new Strategy for 2030 grounded in our vision for 'a healthier, happier and fairer future where every child and young person achieves their potential', and we are well positioned to continue to lead a highly successful Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a role for an accomplished financial leader with experience at Board level in a complex, high-profile organisation. You will bring:
- A proven track record of strategic financial leadership and transformation.
- Deep understanding of financial governance, risk management, and long-term sustainability.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build collaborative partnerships.
- A values-driven approach, with a clear commitment to improving the lives of children, young people, and families.
If you are motivated by purpose as much as performance, and you have the expertise and ambition to help lead Alder Hey into the future, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Grinnell, Chief Executive Officer via emma.rees2@alderhey.nhs.uk
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a role for an accomplished financial leader with experience at Board level in a complex, high-profile organisation. You will bring:
- A proven track record of strategic financial leadership and transformation.
- Deep understanding of financial governance, risk management, and long-term sustainability.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build collaborative partnerships.
- A values-driven approach, with a clear commitment to improving the lives of children, young people, and families.
If you are motivated by purpose as much as performance, and you have the expertise and ambition to help lead Alder Hey into the future, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Grinnell, Chief Executive Officer via emma.rees2@alderhey.nhs.uk
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or equivalent).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Alder Hey Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
