Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Strategic Finance at NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.

As Chief Finance Officer, I am pleased to introduce this opportunity at an important point in our organisation’s financial and organisational improvement journey.

Having made progress towards stabilisation, our focus is now on building a stronger, more sustainable organisation, improving financial performance and embedding the leadership, processes and culture needed to deliver lasting change. This appointment will play a central role in that journey, helping to strengthen our financial leadership and ensure we are making the best use of our resources to improve health outcomes for the people of Kent and Medway.

We are seeking an experienced, credible and forward-thinking finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with strategic insight, sound judgement and the ability to influence at the most senior levels. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of NHS commissioning and system finance, alongside the ability to navigate complex financial challenges, balance competing priorities and translate financial information into clear, informed decisions.

This is much more than a technical finance role. Working closely with me and the wider Executive Team, you will have the opportunity to shape our financial strategy, drive improvement and support the development of a more effective and sustainable organisation. We are looking for someone who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy, can provide constructive challenge and has the confidence and credibility to represent the finance function across the organisation and wider health and care system.

Kent and Medway faces many of the challenges experienced across the NHS, including rising demand, significant financial pressures and the need to transform services while improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities. Addressing these challenges will require strong partnership working, resilience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to delivering meaningful and sustainable improvement.

We recognise that the scale of the challenge is significant, but so too is the opportunity. With an experienced executive leadership team committed to improvement, this is a chance to make a tangible difference, influence the future direction of the organisation and contribute to the development of a high-performing strategic commissioning organisation.

Thank you for considering this appointment. I hope the information within this pack provides a helpful insight into the role, the challenges ahead and the contribution you could make to the future of health and care across Kent and Medway.

Yours sincerely,

Jonathan Wilson
Chief Finance Officer
Kent and Medway ICB