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HFMAtalk

HFMA

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Frequency: 1 episode/28d. Total Eps: 87

Do you want to keep abreast of the latest in NHS finance and find out what your colleagues around the country are doing when faced with similar challenges? HFMATalk is the podcast for you. In every episode we will explore the topics that are of interest to you and shine a light on good practice in NHS finance and governance. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the professional body for finance staff working in healthcare. For 75 years it has provided independent support and guidance to its members and the wider healthcare community.

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83: NHS finance career stories - Ayesha Ahmed, Guy Dakin and Sofiya Khan-Ringshaw

Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 39:13

This episode is the second of the mini-series focusing on NHS finance career stories where we explore the diverse journeys of finance professionals across the NHS. Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, will be speaking to people at different stages of their careers and from organisations around the country to discuss the experiences, challenges, opportunities and lessons that have shaped their unique career paths.

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Ayesha Ahmed, finance assistant at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Guy Dakin, senior management accountant at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Sofiya Khan-Ringshaw, corporate business partner and transformation accountant at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

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82: NHS finance career stories - Amy Whitaker and Madi Parmar

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 35:40

This episode is the first of a mini-series focusing on NHS finance career stories where we explore the diverse journeys of finance professionals from across the NHS. Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, will be speaking to people at different stages of their careers and from organisations around the country to discuss the experiences, challenges, opportunities and lessons that have shaped their unique career paths.

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Amy Whitaker, chief finance officer at Mid Yorkshire NHS Foundation Trust and Madi Parmar, chief finance officer at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

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81: In conversation with former CFO, Paul Brown

Episode 81

Friday, May 1, 2026 • Duration 44:54

This episode features a conversation with Paul Brown, who stepped down last year from his role as an ICB chief financial officer and now works as an independent advisor to the NHS. Having been involved with HFMA for many years, Paul shares reflections on his career journey and insights gained since leaving his full‑time CFO role.

New HFMA members in band 7+ roles, or those recently qualified, can access half-price membership for two years. Register before 30 June 2026 to take advantage of the offer, use code: Member50OFF

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80: Working well with your auditors: best practices for NHS finance teams

Episode 80

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Duration 43:03

In this episode of HFMAtalk, we share a session from our recent pre-accounts planning event.

Chaired by Debbie Paterson, senior technical manager at the HFMA, the discussion features Gary Mincher, finance manager at Wye Valley NHS Trust, and Ian Howse, key audit partner at Deloitte. They explore how to foster effective relationships with your auditor, highlight best practices, and outline the critical questions to ask for a smoother audit process.

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79: Preparing for year-end: auditor priorities and key developments

Episode 79

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Duration 49:59

In this episode, we bring you a session from the recent HFMA pre-accounts planning event.

Lisa Robertson, senior policy manager at the HFMA, is joined by Ben Sherriff, associate partner at Deloitte LLP, to explore auditor feedback from the latest planning cycle.

Together, they unpack what auditors are focusing on, key themes emerging from the process, and the in-year developments finance teams need to be aware of as they prepare for year-end.

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78: Sustainability reporting: why is it important and what do finance teams need to know

Episode 78

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 30:55

In this episode, we explore why sustainability reporting is now a board-level priority and why finance leaders must take an active role.

Kat Ridley, policy manager at the HFMA, is joined by William Hughes, director and climate & nature sustainability services lead at Forvis Mazars, and Wendy Cheeseman, head of sustainability and carbon management at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, to discuss the updated HFMA sustainability reporting briefing and what it means for organisations preparing their year-end accounts.

They address common misconceptions, the impact of Phase 3 TCFD reporting, and the growing importance of climate-related scenario modelling for finance teams. The conversation highlights the risks of disengagement, the benefits of integrating sustainability into financial decision-making, and the practical steps finance leaders should take ahead of the 2025/26 year end to ensure robust reporting.

You can find the policy briefing here.

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77: HFMA annual conference part three - priorities for the future

Episode 77

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 24:32

In the final episode of our annual conference special, Steve Brown, editor of Healthcare Finance magazine, picks up on Elizabeth O'Mahony's conference session, where she said NHS finance had to be fully aligned with the ambitions of the 10-year plan, and asks what this might mean in terms of changes to the financial framework.

This December, the HFMA annual conference is moving to Birmingham. You can buy tickets for the event ⁠⁠here.

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76: HFMA annual conference part two - the ten year plan

Episode 76

Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 30:14

In the second episode of our annual conference special, we reflect on day two, which saw Catherine Phillips take the stage as the new president of the HFMA, alongside sessions focused on the NHS ten year plan. We spoke to our guest speakers and HFMA delegates to find out how the plan will be implemented and the various challenges along the way.

In 2026, the HFMA annual conference is moving to Birmingham. You can buy tickets for the event ⁠here.

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75: HFMA annual conference part one - values and value

Episode 75

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 24:29

In this special episode of HFMAtalk, we report from day one of the HFMA annual conference.

The first day of the conference traditionally centres on the outgoing president’s theme and, this year, Lee Outhwaite focused on ‘values and value’. We spoke to Lee, HFMA members, the HFMA policy team, and the presidents of the HFMA in Australia and the USA about what the theme means to them and how it is shaping their work.

In 2026, the HFMA annual conference is moving to Birmingham. You can buy tickets for the event here.

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74: Exploring the NHS 10-Year plan and what it means for NHS finance staff

Episode 74

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 52:55

In this episode, we’re bringing you a recording of a recent webinar from our series exploring the 10-year health plan and what it means for finance.

In this session, Phill Wells, deputy chief financial officer - strategic finance, NHS England, offers a comprehensive overview of the plan, with a particular focus on the implications for finance professionals working across the health service.

The session is chaired by Simon Crowther, acting chief executive, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is followed by a Q&A.

You can book tickets for the HFMA annual conference here.

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