Head of Commercial Finance

The Head of Commercial Finance will lead financial oversight of all commercial activities across The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Foundation Trust (RJAH). The role supports RJAH's strategic ambition to improve lives through excellent innovation and care by ensuring commercial income streams, ventures, partnerships and contracts are financially robust, deliver value, and are aligned with the Trust's priorities and values.

The postholder will be responsible for high-quality financial planning, analysis, commercial modelling, and performance reporting to enable strong financial governance and efficient use of resources, in line with RJAH's strategic priorities.

The role will influence decision-making across the organisation and with external partners, ensuring that commercial interests of the Trust are realised to support long term financial sustainability.

The post holder will be part of the newly formed Commercial Enterprise Team reporting into the Commercial Director., The post holder will provide senior financial and commercial leadership across the Trust's commercial services, supporting the delivery of strategic objectives through expert financial advice, robust governance, and commercially focused decision-making. Working closely with Executive Directors, clinicians, managers and external partners, the role will lead on financial modelling, pricing strategies, business case development, contract negotiations and performance reporting, ensuring that commercial activities are financially viable, deliver value for money and comply with NHS, HM Treasury and regulatory requirements.

The role will also identify and develop new income generation opportunities, optimise existing services, and provide financial leadership for private patient services and wider commercial ventures. The post holder will oversee commercial financial planning, forecasting, income assurance and risk management processes, while building strong relationships across the Trust and externally to support innovation, partnership working and service development. In addition, the role will contribute to the leadership and development of the wider Finance and Commercial function, promoting financial awareness, continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration and accountability.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.