Briefing / Developing future leaders

As part of the association’s Building world class finance work in 2009, led by then HFMA chairman Bill Shields, the association undertook a survey of deputy finance directors to get a better understanding of their aspirations, perceived obstacles to career progression and development needs.

The results of this survey were discussed by the HFMA’s World Class Finance Group, created to support the chairman’s theme during his year in office. It made recommendations in four areas. It believes that following these recommendations will help ensure the NHS continues to be supplied with high quality finance leaders with relevant experience and preparedness.