Job summary
Are
you experienced in financial management and business analysis?... Then this is an opportunity for you!
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join Innovations
in Primary Care, an innovative, not for profit GP Federation in Coastal West Sussex, as our Head of Finance.
The successful candidate will lead the Finance Division of the
company with day to day responsibility for
several key company functions, including Finance, Payroll, Estates, Business
Analytics and IT. They will ensure that these functions are effective,
resilient and insightful, in support of the whole IPC staff team and in support
of all our member practices and their patients.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the
Head of Finance will also work closely with a nominated Director of IPC to
support the board in their oversight and leadership of the company.
This is a permanent role based at IPCs Arundel office, with the
occasional need to visit other sites as required.
The successful candidate will have proven
success in leading business growth, be a strategic communicator, and be
passionate about developing and coaching a team.
Please note, a management accountancy
qualification is desirable, as is experience of NHS contracting
and IT and digital development.
If you would like to have an informal
conversation about the role, please email ipc.recruitment@nhs.net to arrange a date and time.
Interview Information
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 8th
/ 9th November 2022.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Finance has overall responsibility for the day to day running of key IPC functions including Finance, Payroll, Estates, Business Analytics and IT. They are also a key contributor the setting of future strategy for IPC as a GP federation.
About us
Innovations in Primary Care (IPC), a federation of the GP Practices within the Coastal West Sussex area are an innovative and ethical company providing high quality, integrated, patient-focused NHS services. We achieve this by harnessing the collective knowledge, skills, experience and energy of our clinicians and staff. If you believe in the importance and effectiveness of providing excellent care where patients need it and would like to apply to join us in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Role
Mission
Lead the Finance division of the company in pursuit of IPCs strategic objectives; GP-led clinical service provision, workforce development and responsive business support services.
Governance
Ensure regulatory compliance and sound governance of the following company functions: Finance, Payroll, Estates, Business Analytics, IT and Project Management.
Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these functions.
Work closely with the Director with responsibility for Finance and report to the board as required on a monthly and annual basis.
Role-model personal compliance and engagement with company governance processes.
Representation
Support the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that General Practice as a whole is effectively represented and builds strong collaborative partnerships across the NHS locally.
Collaborate with peers from similar organisations as needed to support the achievement of aims and for learning and development.
People
Line manage the relevant Function Managers and their teams.
Work with the other divisional Heads to ensure effective succession planning for the key company functions.
Finance
Lead the annual budget creation, monitoring and delivery process for the company.
This includes supporting Service Managers to create, monitor and deliver budgets for all IPC Services.
Find, create or help structure new business opportunities in support of IPCs mission.
Ensure an effective network of suppliers of professional services for IPC including accountancy and legal advice.
Contracts
Build and manage effective relationships with healthcare system partners
Develop sound and flexible contracting to enable innovative services and new collaborations with General Practice and NHS Primary Care locally
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Role
Mission
Lead the Finance division of the company in pursuit of IPCs strategic objectives; GP-led clinical service provision, workforce development and responsive business support services.
Governance
Ensure regulatory compliance and sound governance of the following company functions: Finance, Payroll, Estates, Business Analytics, IT and Project Management.
Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these functions.
Work closely with the Director with responsibility for Finance and report to the board as required on a monthly and annual basis.
Role-model personal compliance and engagement with company governance processes.
Representation
Support the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that General Practice as a whole is effectively represented and builds strong collaborative partnerships across the NHS locally.
Collaborate with peers from similar organisations as needed to support the achievement of aims and for learning and development.
People
Line manage the relevant Function Managers and their teams.
Work with the other divisional Heads to ensure effective succession planning for the key company functions.
Finance
Lead the annual budget creation, monitoring and delivery process for the company.
This includes supporting Service Managers to create, monitor and deliver budgets for all IPC Services.
Find, create or help structure new business opportunities in support of IPCs mission.
Ensure an effective network of suppliers of professional services for IPC including accountancy and legal advice.
Contracts
Build and manage effective relationships with healthcare system partners
Develop sound and flexible contracting to enable innovative services and new collaborations with General Practice and NHS Primary Care locally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Management accountancy qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven success in leading business growth in terms of finance and contracting
- Experienced in effective financial management and governance
- Strong ability in business analysis and strategic development
- Passionate about individual & role development
- Strategic communicator and relationship builder
- Excellent line manager and coach
Desirable
- Well connected with local health and social care organisations
- Experienced in management or oversight of IT or digital development.
- Passionate about individual & role development
- Strong knowledge of NHS contracting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Management accountancy qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven success in leading business growth in terms of finance and contracting
- Experienced in effective financial management and governance
- Strong ability in business analysis and strategic development
- Passionate about individual & role development
- Strategic communicator and relationship builder
- Excellent line manager and coach
Desirable
- Well connected with local health and social care organisations
- Experienced in management or oversight of IT or digital development.
- Passionate about individual & role development
- Strong knowledge of NHS contracting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
