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Finance Directors and Commercial Leads Network

4 March 2026

11:00 - 12:00

Online via Teams

  • Finance

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Overview

Touch base with the wider financial landscape
Meeting again after a long break, this Network session brings together financial and commercial leaders to explore sector developments, review current policy changes, and rebuild connections with senior figures across the field.

Why this matters

As the NHS evolves, so does the financial landscape leaders are operating in, bringing new opportunities and challenges. 

This network provides an important opportunity to step back from the day-to-day pressures to reflect on the key issues facing you, your team and trust. 

Operating under Chatham House Rule, this member-only network will provide you an opportunity to: 

  • Share ideas and exchange learning.
  • Hear presentations from leaders and experts within the financial and commercial space on the latest updates and innovative work in the sector.
  • Engage in interactive sessions to ask questions and share your thoughts.
  • Have open and honest discussions with peers in breakout sessions.

Really good content and covered a number of the key issues being faced.

Previous attendee

Agenda

Wednesday 4 Mar

  1. 10:45Waiting room open

  2. 11:00Welcome and introductions

    • Introduction and chair's welcome

      • Chair

        Mark Orchard

  3. 11:05Session 1

    • Strategic policy update

      Hear an overview of the current political landscape, with a summary of  recent policy developments, including introducing advanced foundation trusts, the forthcoming Health Bill, the 10-year workforce plan and looking ahead to 2026/27.

       

      This session will also include an interactive Q&A.

  4. 11:55Closing comments

Network chair and speakers

Mark Orchard

Mark Orchard

Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Mark Orchard

Mark Orchard

Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Finance Directors and Commercial Leads chair.

How to book

Attendance is free, however you will need to book in advance to receive joining instructions to access the network. 

If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the mailing list to hear about future events and NHS Providers resources, please contact the Networks team.

Who should attend

This network is designed for anyone with responsibility for managing the financial accounts or commercial portfolio of their trusts. This includes:

  • Anyone with responsibility for managing the financial accounts or commercial portfolio of their trusts including directors of finance/performance/corporate affairs/contracting/business development/commercial development/investments, chief finance officer and deputy chief executive. 
  • Interim/acting/assistant/deputy directors are also welcome to attend.