Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative individual to join the Finance Directorate as Senior Finance Manager Financial Planning for Coventry and Warwickshire ICB.
Main duties of the job
Working on a hybrid basis the post holder will report to the ICB Head of Financial Planning, and will lead on the production of the ICB's short and medium-term financial plans including efficiency programmes, financial modelling, and monitoring, liaising with the System finance team to incorporate into an overall system plan.
About us
NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) formed as a brand-new organisation in July 2022. The ICB is responsible for the planning, design, development, and commissioning (buying) of local health services. They put local GPs and healthcare professionals at the forefront of commissioning services for the local people.
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
For more information or an informal conversation on the role please contact Rupal Gorania, Head of Financial Planning; R.Gorania@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to undertake this role, the ideal candidate will be CCAB/CIMA qualified, ambitious and a committed individual who is able to demonstrate proven post qualification experience of working at a senior level. Strong management and communication skills will be key to this role to ensure that they are able to provide efficient support to Head of Financial Planning as well as the wider finance directorate.
We aim to be a great place to work and have many initiatives in place to support staff. In line with the Equality Act 2010, our organisation has an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group which meets on a monthly basis and has representation from a wide range of staff groups and supports a fairer and more diverse workplace for everyone.
The ICB has a Wellbeing Warriors group which has recently received Bronze level accreditation for Thrive at work and is working towards Silver accreditation. The Wellbeing warriors focus on physical, mental and emotional health of all staff providing tips, resources and webinars to support and educate staff from senior management to administrators about their wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to undertake this role, the ideal candidate will be CCAB/CIMA qualified, ambitious and a committed individual who is able to demonstrate proven post qualification experience of working at a senior level. Strong management and communication skills will be key to this role to ensure that they are able to provide efficient support to Head of Financial Planning as well as the wider finance directorate.
We aim to be a great place to work and have many initiatives in place to support staff. In line with the Equality Act 2010, our organisation has an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group which meets on a monthly basis and has representation from a wide range of staff groups and supports a fairer and more diverse workplace for everyone.
The ICB has a Wellbeing Warriors group which has recently received Bronze level accreditation for Thrive at work and is working towards Silver accreditation. The Wellbeing warriors focus on physical, mental and emotional health of all staff providing tips, resources and webinars to support and educate staff from senior management to administrators about their wellbeing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level within a complex organisation.
- Significant relevant financial management experience within a complex organisation.
- Experience of liaising with senior staff / directors within and outside of own organisation.
- Financial planning experience
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Fully CCAB Qualified / Equivalent experience.
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of budget setting process and relevant techniques
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS policy direction and ability to translate these for own area of work
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to articulate, provide and receive highly complex, multi stranded financial date containing sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential audiences
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce formal reports to a professional standard and ability to present to Executive Directors and External parties.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Advanced Excel, Word and Excel spreadsheet modelling.
- Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected service demands.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex problems and make judgements on financial issues where there are a range of options
- Understanding of the landscape from both a financial and operational perspective
- Ability to produce formal reports to a professional standard and ability to present to Executive Directors and External parties.
Management
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Proven ability to train, support and develop staff.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Ability to work to targets, meet deadlines, and prioritise own work
- Team working Skills, ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including the development and maintenance of difficult relationships..
Physical Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with excellent keyboard skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Needs to have a thorough understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships in day-to-day working practices
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level within a complex organisation.
- Significant relevant financial management experience within a complex organisation.
- Experience of liaising with senior staff / directors within and outside of own organisation.
- Financial planning experience
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Fully CCAB Qualified / Equivalent experience.
- Evidence of participation in continuing professional development.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of budget setting process and relevant techniques
Desirable
- Awareness of current NHS policy direction and ability to translate these for own area of work
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to articulate, provide and receive highly complex, multi stranded financial date containing sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential audiences
Skills
Essential
- Ability to produce formal reports to a professional standard and ability to present to Executive Directors and External parties.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Advanced Excel, Word and Excel spreadsheet modelling.
- Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills.
- Proven problem-solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected service demands.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex problems and make judgements on financial issues where there are a range of options
- Understanding of the landscape from both a financial and operational perspective
- Ability to produce formal reports to a professional standard and ability to present to Executive Directors and External parties.
Management
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals. Proven ability to train, support and develop staff.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Ability to work to targets, meet deadlines, and prioritise own work
- Team working Skills, ability to work with a wide range of individuals, including the development and maintenance of difficult relationships..
Physical Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with excellent keyboard skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Needs to have a thorough understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
- Commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships in day-to-day working practices
- Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
