Development Programmes

Our Career Shapers programme helps to kickstart the careers of Band 2-4 finance professionals. It provides the direction and drive to push your future success. Applications for 2023 are now OPEN.

The Career Developers progamme prepares Band 5 and 6 staff for leadership roles. Together we’ll ensure you have the professional skills and confidence to achieve your potential.

The Career Progressors programme is suitable for Band 7-8B finance professionals looking to advance. We’ll identify any barriers and develop solutions to secure a senior leadership role.

The Breaking Diversity Barriers programme removes barriers to promotion for Band 7-8B finance professionals regardless of background.

The Going Beyond programme helps to support senior NHS finance professionals (Band 8c or above) in developing the confidence and capabilities required for future board-level promotions. Applications for 2023 are now OPEN.

The Accelerate! Programme is designed for deputy finance directors who aspire to progress their careers to the next level. Applications for 2023 are now OPEN.

Our National Finance Leaders Talent Pool provides a roadmap to becoming a Finance Director or Chief Finance Officer.

We provide first-time CFOs with a development programme and network to help them adjust to life in their first board-level position.

The Sponsorship Programme helps high-potential finance staff from under-represented groups advance within NHS finance.

A programme that provides a fast-tracked and more accessible route to achieving CIMA qualifications by gaining exam exemptions, dependent on your finance experience.