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David Cooper

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Interim Chief Financial Officer at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

David Cooper is an experienced finance professional serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. An Economics graduate from the University of Exeter, he is focused on delivering the Trusts Financial Recovery Plan and strengthening its long-term financial sustainability.

He is a vocal advocate for promoting flexible and part-time working arrangements within NHS Finance.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Financial Recovery
He is currently leading SASH's Financial Recovery Plan for 2025/26 to strengthen the Trust’s financial sustainability.
Flexible Working
Actively promotes and supports part-time and flexible working arrangements within NHS Finance roles, showcasing a commitment to modern work-life balance.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
6-2025 - 10-2025
Interim CFO
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
8-2023 - 7-2025
Director of Finance
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
3-2020 - 10-2023
Deputy Director of Finance
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
5-2019 - 3-2020
Deputy Director of Operations - Barts Heart Centre
Barts Health NHS Trust
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Media appearances

Our Board and Executive team – Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Featured in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (official website)
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Education
2010 - 2013
CIMA
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
2007 - 2010
Economics
University of Exeter
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