Description

About the role

The Chief Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, performance and strategic direction of the HFMA.

This is not a “business-as-usual” appointment. The Board is seeking a leader who can build on strong foundations while bringing clarity, focus and strategic direction to the association’s next phase.

As the Chief Executive you will:

• Define and deliver a coherent strategy and articulate what success looks like for the association
• Ensure financial sustainability and strengthen the HFMA’s financial position
• Develop and support a high-performing senior leadership team and a collaborative, accountable and professional culture
• Maintain and enhance the value proposition for members and ensure the association continues to meet the needs of current and future professionals
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and represent the HFMA with credibility and authority
• Provide leadership in shaping the HFMA’s external voice and ensure it contributes meaningfully to sector thinking
• Work closely with the Board to ensure strong governance and clarity of decision-making

Candidate brief can be found here: https://berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunities/assignment/96035/

To apply for this role:

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter, which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Sunday 19th July 2026

If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to [email protected]

For an informal discussion, please contact Thomas Ewen on [email protected] and/or Corinne Satterthwaite on [email protected] 

Requirements

To qualify to become the new Chief Executive of HFMA you will have experience of:

• operating at senior executive level, with accountability for organisational performance and direction
• developing and delivering strategy in a complex environment
• leading organisational change, including cultural and operational transformation
• working closely with a Board or equivalent governance body, advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• leading and developing high-performing executive or senior leadership teams
• operating across membership organisations, charities or not-for-profit environments and commercial or revenue-generating activity
• engaging with public sector systems and contributing to policy, advocacy or influencing activity
• balancing financial sustainability with member or stakeholder value delivery