Leadership, workforce and diversity
Improving the diversity of staff in NHS finance roles and to drive recruitment, retention and development.
Policy and guidance
This draft statement sets out the essential attributes of a CFO, along with key roles and example activities. Feedback is welcome by end July.
This map provides a quick reference guide to key guidance documents, national statistics and data from across healthcare systems and think tanks.
Our detailed directory of all the resources the HFMA has on offer.
This supplement showcases the 2023 winners and those shortlisted for awards. The winners were announced during the HFMA annual conference in December.
Insights from Caroline Clarke’s visit to New York in June 2023, as she took up her new role as NHS England’s London regional director.
This briefing summarises NHS England’s plan, giving an overview of the key messages before focusing in on some of the financial implications.
The HFMA sets out its views on the current NHS pressures and what needs to happen now.
The HFMA annual awards recognise best practice in financial reporting, financial management and governance.
On 17 October, the Chancellor announced that the Government has reversed its decision to repeal the off-payroll working reforms.
Costing has a major role to play in supporting the delivery of sustainable services across the NHS.
The HFMA annual awards recognise best practice in financial reporting, financial management and governance.
The Healthcare Costing for Value Institute and Future-Focused Finance have worked together to develop the Engagement Value Outcome (EVO) framework.
News and analysis
The blog highlights the top 10 online HFMA session from across the 2023/24 event programme.
A shortage of 1,900 anaesthetists is preventing 1.4 million operations from taking place each year, the Royal College of Anaesthetists has warned.
Losing doctors early from the NHS is costing taxpayers in England up to £2.4bn a year at the current rate, according to a British Medical Association
NHS managers need to be given more freedom to make local decisions and avoid a simple culture of compliance, MPs were told this week.
Health unions gave a clear indication this week that their recent campaigns for improved pay are not over.
Consultants in England have accepted the latest pay offer from the government, removing the threat of further industrial action.
The 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance, published by NHS England, has demanded improved A&E waiting times.
Improving productivity was identified as a key to improving the NHS’s performance in the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance.
Further concerns have been raised about the productivity assumptions included in NHS England’s long-term workforce plan.
A round-up of recent appointments in NHS finance
This is my first update since our annual conference in December. Once again, it was a tremendous event with a great range of speakers and opportunitie
Karl Simkins called time on an almost 39-year career in NHS finance at the end of January.
Upcoming events
In this one hour lunch and learn session you will hear from the South Central Branch winners of the Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Sarah will showcase some of the work done after winning this prestigious award relating to EDI
As part of HFMA president Claire Wilson’s 2024 theme ‘working as one’, this online event will include case studies highlighting relevant examples.
NHS Finance Director Survival Guide
The approach to Financial Planning within the NHS from the viewpoint of Regional co-ordination
Join us for an online mindfulness workshop that will empower participants with top mindful tips and tools.
Join HFMA South West for an insightful exploration into the financial intricacies of the South West Ambulance Service NHS FT.
HFMA Scotland Branch: VAT Training Level 2 - Module C - International
HFMA Scotland Branch: VAT Training Level 2 - Module D - Capital and Estates
HFMA Scotland Branch: VAT Training Level 2 - Module E - Charitable Funds and Endowments
This course is designed to provide NHS employees with an overview of the key pension changes.
This session will delve into the East of England's regional approach to the productivity challenge.
On-demand events
Leading change and bringing your people with you lunch and learn hosted by Tom Flatau, Neuroscience
This workshop will provide an overview of the latest apps available in MS Teams/N365 for you to utilise and enhance your productivity.
Join us for a lunch and learn on the topic of menopause awareness
Sofiya is a Finance Assistant at NELFT and is passionate about making the apprenticeship process a success not only for herself but everyone
The HFMA Northern Branch would like to invite you to attend the 2024 annual conference.
The HFMA members' summer series took place on 18-20 June
Hear about topical issues and a diverse range of subjects, the opportunity to connect with colleagues followed by a boat tour of Brighton Marina.
This forum will bring together finance professionals working in the mental health sector
HFMA Scotland Branch: VAT Training Level 2 - Module B - Procurement
Transformation in health: navigating the NHS impact
HFMA Scotland Branch: VAT Training Level 2 - Module A - Income
Governance and Audit: an introduction