The Director of Strategic Finance is the deputy to the ICB Chief Finance Officer and provides senior professional leadership across the finance senior leadership team. The postholder leads the development of the medium- and long-term financial strategy for the ICB and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS), ensuring the organisation is positioned to deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable future.

The role provides strategic financial leadership across the ICB, supporting statutory operational reporting, system-wide financial planning, financial recovery, and the development of strategic business cases. The postholder leads the annual and multi-year financial planning process, oversees system improvement plans, and works collaboratively with system partners to ensure financial sustainability across the ICS. As a senior leader, the postholder deputises for the CFO and plays a critical role in shaping the financial direction of the organisation.