Job Summary

North West London Acute Provider Group (APG) unites Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust through shared governance with a single Group Chief Executive and Chair in Common. With a turnover of £4.5bn, we are the largest acute provider system financially across the NHS. Together we operate 12 hospitals, employ 37,000 colleagues and provide innovative, research‑led care to more than 2.2 million people.

Our shared strategy for 2024‑27 is already enabling more consistent pathways, stronger performance and improved patient experience. From April 2026 we will operate as a unified Group.

As Group Chief Finance Officer you will shape the financial strategy that underpins our long‑term sustainability and ensures we use our collective resources wisely. You will work closely with the trust CFOs to embed disciplined financial leadership, support transformation of corporate services and ensure our financial models reinforce high‑quality clinical care. You will also lead on capital strategy, financial planning and commercial development opportunities that support our broader ambitions.

Responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For details, view the attached Job Description.

Position Details

• Date posted: 12 March 2026
• Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 290‑VSM‑6
• Job locations: Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY

Person Specification

Education – Essential:

• Qualified accountant
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent
• Able to evidence continuing professional development
• For complete essential criteria, please view the Job Description attachment.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer Details

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Trust Wide, London, W2 1NY. Employer website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/