I am delighted to announce that Helen Cobb has been appointed as our new Chief Financial Officer - following a competitive recruitment process.
Helen joined us as Director of Finance in 2022, having previously worked at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in senior finance roles. During her time with us, she has been fundamental in leading on transformational programmes for the Trust, as well as the development and implementation of our financial strategy and sustainability plans.
Alongside her extensive financial leadership experience, Helen has a strong track record in leading system change programmes and draws on these skills in the development and implementation of our financial strategy and sustainability plans.
She is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and has a huge passion for finance skills development and ensuring that NHS funds are appropriately and effectively used at all times. She is also part of the North West Women in Leadership network.
Helen has been the interim Chief Financial Officer since Chris Adcock left the Trust in April 2025 and in that short time, has made a valuable contribution to our ambition to improve services for our patients whilst continuing to work towards a breakeven position at the end of this financial year.
I'm delighted that Helen has been appointed on a permanent basis and look forward to continuing to work with her.
Aaron Cummins
Chief Executive