Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Financial Management team as
a Senior Finance Business Partner.
We plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working
within a total budget of £2bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and
wealthiest communities in the UK. This is an exciting time to join us as we
continue to build on the progress we have already made since the establishment
of the ICB alongside our partners in local government, healthcare, community,
and voluntary sectors to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
This rewarding role presents a unique opportunity to help to build a
strong, exciting, and more sustainable future for services we provide to the
most vulnerable people in society.
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where
employees can work to the best of their abilities. We value professional
development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many
initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that
employees are proud to be part of.
Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.
Main duties of the job
Provide clear, insightful analysis of activity & financial performance and variances that provides well-defined actions to mitigate risks, crystallise opportunities or drive positive change.
Highlight performance issues to management promptly and effectively and support the construction of corrective action plans.
Ensure drivers of business performance are understood and implications of variances to plan are communicated effectively.
Develop and implement financial planning and forecasting processes to deliver annual and medium-term financial plans, annual budgets, in year re-forecasts and sensitivity analysis which reflect the CCGs strategy, annual objectives and current performance.
Working closely with the Budget Holders and Lead Directors to ensure that plans and forecasts fully reflect current thinking.
Keeping abreast of operational and strategic developments to ensure that all plans and forecasts are up to date, and to enable effective challenge to business plans, forecasts and initiatives.
Provide expert financial support for the evaluation and due diligence of business cases relating to service re-design, major transformation, cost efficiency programmes, contract variations and contract negotiations.
Develop systems and reporting to enable effective measurement of change initiatives and identify possible corrective actions or mitigations where appropriate.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board
(ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our population. This function is
commonly referred to as commissioning.
To do this, we work within a budget of around
£1.5 billion, which is set by NHS England, and work closely with local
government and the NHS providers in our area. Our performance is judged by how
well our local health and care system as a whole is working, including the
health outcomes of our communities.
The ICB has delegated some authority to the three
health and wellbeing alliances that operate in Suffolk and North-East Essex to
act on its behalf. This is to ensure that the needs of smaller, local areas are
addressed. The ICB remains accountable for all of its functions, including
those it has delegated.
Local residents have a big role to play in the
operation of the ICB. We rely on the experiences and perspectives of our
communities to help shape our decision-making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Finance Business
Partner is a key strategic role in the organisation. A core part of a
decision-making team, they will use financial information to influence and
shape outcomes. They will utilise their skillset to interpret internal and
external environments to meet both financial and strategic objectives. They
will play a key role in supporting the commissioning of effective and
financially sustainable services within their functional and place-based
portfolio of responsibilities.
Responsible for production of
regular, timely and accurate finance reports that provide information, advice
and guidance on the current financial position, variances / corrective actions
required, activity and trends, and emerging risks / opportunities based around
key drivers.
Working with the organisation and
external partners, manage the production of annual and medium-term financial
plans, annual budgets, in year forecasts and sensitivity analysis.
Provide expert financial support
for the evaluation and due diligence of business cases relating to service
re-design, major transformation, cost efficiency programmes, contract
variations and contract negotiations.
Monitor and provide budgetary and
financial control surrounding all commissioned services within the portfolio of
responsibility, ensuring effective planning with providers such that services
are commissioned within budget, and budgets are achieved.
Support the Deputy Director of
Finance in contract negotiations and contract management through direct
involvement and support.
Responsible for the accuracy and
integrity of financial information, including integrity of financial systems
and processes and robustness of management information systems.
Manage, motivate and develop a
high performing, influential commercially aware team.
To provide ad hoc financial
support and analysis to the Deputy Director of Finance and Director of Operational Finance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Finance Business
Partner is a key strategic role in the organisation. A core part of a
decision-making team, they will use financial information to influence and
shape outcomes. They will utilise their skillset to interpret internal and
external environments to meet both financial and strategic objectives. They
will play a key role in supporting the commissioning of effective and
financially sustainable services within their functional and place-based
portfolio of responsibilities.
Responsible for production of
regular, timely and accurate finance reports that provide information, advice
and guidance on the current financial position, variances / corrective actions
required, activity and trends, and emerging risks / opportunities based around
key drivers.
Working with the organisation and
external partners, manage the production of annual and medium-term financial
plans, annual budgets, in year forecasts and sensitivity analysis.
Provide expert financial support
for the evaluation and due diligence of business cases relating to service
re-design, major transformation, cost efficiency programmes, contract
variations and contract negotiations.
Monitor and provide budgetary and
financial control surrounding all commissioned services within the portfolio of
responsibility, ensuring effective planning with providers such that services
are commissioned within budget, and budgets are achieved.
Support the Deputy Director of
Finance in contract negotiations and contract management through direct
involvement and support.
Responsible for the accuracy and
integrity of financial information, including integrity of financial systems
and processes and robustness of management information systems.
Manage, motivate and develop a
high performing, influential commercially aware team.
To provide ad hoc financial
support and analysis to the Deputy Director of Finance and Director of Operational Finance.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex information from multiple sources, and present options and outcomes clearly and simply.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with contentious, or sensitive issues.
- High level of emotional resilience to allow empathy without compromise on project aims or goals.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Research and analysis of source data and development of sound conclusions.
- Negotiating, influencing, and networking skills.
- Demonstrates a high level of influencing skills which creates the commitment from others and secure the necessary support to deliver results.
- Able to build effective and sustainable relationships across teams.
- Ability to translate general direction and into achievable objectives and plans.
- Understanding of national system reform policies
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with evidence of professional membership and significant relevant post qualification experience.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in financial performance management and reporting, key driver variance analysis (including cost, volume, mix variance reporting) and sensitivity modelling.
- Track record of managing the financial planning and re-forecasting processes and reporting to successfully deliver required financial targets.
- Experience of contract management and negotiations.
- Experience of building technical financial business plans and models for major investments, transformation, or cost efficiency programmes.
- Demonstrate experience of delivering and managing competing demands in a time constrained environment, both personally and through a team.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting complex facts and information and presenting information to senior professional groups.
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals.
- Evidence of working to own initiative balancing complex and competing demands.
- Detailed understanding and successful experience of use of change management theories and processes.
- Able to demonstrate considerable experience of building, leading, and developing effective teams.
- Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards, and financial & other aspects of relevant legislation.
- Extensive knowledge of information systems.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Demonstrable success in influencing senior management to implement beneficial change.
- Sound knowledge of the NHS, current government policies and change programmes.
- In depth knowledge of Health and Social Care strategy, policy and guidance and understanding of the determinants of health.
- Knowledge of health service management, project management and change management and workforce redesign.
- Excellent understanding of the current social and political environment and of Clinical and Corporate Governance issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to concentrate on specific and highly complex matters, whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions.
- Able to maintain high levels of personal performance in highly emotive environments.
- Evidence of holding strong public services values and being deeply motivated to improve services and make a real difference to the health status of patients, clients, and the public.
- Ability to make sound judgements on financial risk where there is no precedent and where other leading opinion differs.
- Able to inspire and motivate others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels.
- Able to establish and maintain effective relationships and networks.
- Confident and resilient.
- Responsive to change.
- Self-aware.
- Values integrity, fairness, passion, openness, honesty, mutual respect, and challenge.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse highly complex information from multiple sources, and present options and outcomes clearly and simply.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with contentious, or sensitive issues.
- High level of emotional resilience to allow empathy without compromise on project aims or goals.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Research and analysis of source data and development of sound conclusions.
- Negotiating, influencing, and networking skills.
- Demonstrates a high level of influencing skills which creates the commitment from others and secure the necessary support to deliver results.
- Able to build effective and sustainable relationships across teams.
- Ability to translate general direction and into achievable objectives and plans.
- Understanding of national system reform policies
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with evidence of professional membership and significant relevant post qualification experience.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to continued professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in financial performance management and reporting, key driver variance analysis (including cost, volume, mix variance reporting) and sensitivity modelling.
- Track record of managing the financial planning and re-forecasting processes and reporting to successfully deliver required financial targets.
- Experience of contract management and negotiations.
- Experience of building technical financial business plans and models for major investments, transformation, or cost efficiency programmes.
- Demonstrate experience of delivering and managing competing demands in a time constrained environment, both personally and through a team.
- Experience of analysing and interpreting complex facts and information and presenting information to senior professional groups.
- Experience of partnership working and the ability to develop sustainable relationships with key bodies and individuals.
- Evidence of working to own initiative balancing complex and competing demands.
- Detailed understanding and successful experience of use of change management theories and processes.
- Able to demonstrate considerable experience of building, leading, and developing effective teams.
- Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial reporting standards, and financial & other aspects of relevant legislation.
- Extensive knowledge of information systems.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Demonstrable success in influencing senior management to implement beneficial change.
- Sound knowledge of the NHS, current government policies and change programmes.
- In depth knowledge of Health and Social Care strategy, policy and guidance and understanding of the determinants of health.
- Knowledge of health service management, project management and change management and workforce redesign.
- Excellent understanding of the current social and political environment and of Clinical and Corporate Governance issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to concentrate on specific and highly complex matters, whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions.
- Able to maintain high levels of personal performance in highly emotive environments.
- Evidence of holding strong public services values and being deeply motivated to improve services and make a real difference to the health status of patients, clients, and the public.
- Ability to make sound judgements on financial risk where there is no precedent and where other leading opinion differs.
- Able to inspire and motivate others.
- Able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels.
- Able to establish and maintain effective relationships and networks.
- Confident and resilient.
- Responsive to change.
- Self-aware.
- Values integrity, fairness, passion, openness, honesty, mutual respect, and challenge.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel routinely within the East of England and to travel outside the region, as required, for the role.
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
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
