Head of Planning and Strategy

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking ICB, working in collaboration with key partners across a large Integrated Care System.

The post-holder will require excellent communication and analytical skills, in order to develop robust plans, ensure accurate reporting of any in-year variances, and to assist in the delivery of the efficiency agenda, liaising with finance and non-finance professionals within the organisation and the wider-system.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will coordinate the production of the short and medium term financial plans for the ICB and will assist in the production of the plans for the wider system.

They will be responsible for the production of the monthly reporting packs for the system Finance and Performance Committee, liaising with system partners to highlight variances from the system plan and planned mitigations for both revenue and capital.

The post-holder will also be required to work on multi-disciplinary working groups across the system, as part of the system transformation efficiency programme and collaborative working models.

They will manage a small team of staff in the management of the acute portfolio of budgets.

About us

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

529-6501856

Job locations

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details of this role. Please ensure that you read the person specification in full before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details of this role. Please ensure that you read the person specification in full before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Accountant and demonstrable CPD

Communication skills

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of monthly reporting in a complex organisation or system

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience of and/or understanding of planning requirements in a complex organisation/system

Skills

Essential

  • Time Management and managing competing priorities

Experience

Essential

  • Staff Management experience both direct and indirect

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed excel, word and powerpoint experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of collaborative working across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple organisations

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of EDI and evidence of personal impact in those areas

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS financial environment and the role of the ICB within that
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Accountant and demonstrable CPD

Communication skills

Essential

  • Highly developed communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of monthly reporting in a complex organisation or system

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of experience of and/or understanding of planning requirements in a complex organisation/system

Skills

Essential

  • Time Management and managing competing priorities

Experience

Essential

  • Staff Management experience both direct and indirect

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed excel, word and powerpoint experience

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of collaborative working across multi-disciplinary teams and multiple organisations

Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of EDI and evidence of personal impact in those areas

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS financial environment and the role of the ICB within that

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT


Employer's website

https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board

Address

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT


Employer's website

https://www.birminghamsolihull.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Finance

Michelle Rayner

michelle.rayner3@nhs.net

07584467695

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£70,417 to £81,138 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

529-6501856

Job locations

Alpha Tower

Suffolk Street Queensway

Birmingham

B1 1TT


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