MLC Partners are proud to be supporting a large and highly regarded NHS Trust in the appointment of a Deputy Head of Finance on a 6-month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a complex and fast-paced healthcare environment, providing high-quality financial leadership, business partnering, and strategic support to senior operational and clinical leaders.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance and wider senior team, delivering insightful financial analysis, leading budget setting and forecasting processes, and helping drive sound financial decision-making across a substantial service area.Key responsibilities:Support the delivery of strategic financial planning and business partnering across designated divisions/directoratesProvide expert financial advice to senior managers and budget holdersLead on budget setting, forecasting, variance analysis, and in-year financial performance reportingSupport the development of business cases, investment appraisals, and cost improvement plansRepresent finance at senior management and operational meetingsEnsure financial systems, controls, and processes are robust, effective, and aligned to organisational objectivesContribute to statutory reporting, annual accounts processes, and wider financial governance requirementsSupport, develop, and mentor finance staff within the teamDeliver financial training and guidance to non-finance stakeholde