Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager Reporting to join NHS North West London Integrated Care Board.
The post holder will support the Deputy Head of Finance Reporting and Head of Finance Reporting in providing robust financial management support to NHS NWL in the achievement of their financial duties and the delivery of value for money. The role will support the overall financial management of the management costs and other programme cost budgets and consolidation, analysing and reporting the overall ICB financial position.
Main duties of the job
The post requires a resourceful leader with an ability to manage the expectations of multiple stakeholders while delivering to tight deadlines. It requires an individual with extensive healthcare financial management expertise, sound financial and analytical skills and an innovative approach to solving financial problems.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
To work as a senior member of the Finance Team to support in ensuring the robust delivery of the financial reporting requirements in respect of consolidating the financial position in strict accordance with reporting deadlines timescales and to provide such information and analysis as required for a full understanding of the financial position.
To lead on the production of the monthly other programme cost reporting for NWL.
Assisting the annual budget setting process for corporate services and obtaining sign off by budget holders according to set timescales. Ensure that budget adjustments during the year are promptly actioned and supported by a clear audit trail.
To provide support in preparing and developing financial plans for expenditure that supports the service and business planning objectives of the ICB.
To provide support in the identification and management of financial risks and the development of mitigation plans to support the achievement of ICB financial control totals.
To support the development of efficient and effective processes within the ICB finance reporting function.
About us
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (NHS NWL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in eight boroughs across North West London: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.
The local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving all the time. Working with our partners including Councils, NHS provider Trusts, GPs and voluntary and community organisations we plan and allocate NHS resource to deliver a wide range of services including urgent and emergency care, mental health, primary care, elective hospital services and community care.
All ICB roles work collectively to ensure our residents and patients have access to the right services when they need them as well as focusing on prevention and health promotion, supporting residents to take greater care of their own health and live longer, healthier lives.
To do this we will:
improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
reduce inequalities in health outcomes, experience, and access
enhance productivity and better value for money
support broader social and economic development within our area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a senior member of the Finance Team to support in ensuring the robust delivery of the financial reporting requirements in respect of consolidating the financial position in strict accordance with reporting deadlines timescales and to provide such information and analysis as required for a full understanding of the financial position.
To lead on the production of the monthly management cost reporting for NWL.
Assisting the annual budget setting process for corporate services and obtaining sign off by budget holders according to set timescales. Ensure that budget adjustments during the year are promptly actioned and supported by a clear audit trail.
To provide support in preparing and developing financial plans for expenditure that supports the service and business planning objectives of the ICB.
To provide support in the identification and management of financial risks and the development of mitigation plans to support the achievement of ICB financial control totals.
To prepare for review the production of monthly and ad hoc financial returns and including draft board papers for ICB, consolidated finance reports for the NWL Finance Committee and coordinate and ensure completion of draft non ISFE returns.
Develop effective working relationships with service managers. To provide technical guidance, for example the interpretation of NHS England reporting guidance relating to business areas relating to the ICB.
To support the development of efficient and effective processes within the ICB finance function.
To provide financial management support for internal and external audit requirements of the ICB.
To support the development of effective internal systems, controls and processes and their documentation.
To develop a strong understanding of the corporate financial position specific issues and work.
To develop and improve financial management information support and advice to enable NWL to successfully manage their business.
To ensure quality assurance systems for outputs produced for are strictly adhered to.
To provide advice and guidance with respect to technical financial management issues.
To comply with financial governance arrangements within the ICB, and to ensure compliance with ICB SOs SFIs and Scheme of Delegation.
To support the development of a professional and responsive can do culture within the team and work to ensure that they and the Team is customer focused and provide a high quality service response.
To ensure continuing professional development for themselves and promote development opportunities within the Team.
To deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance as required and to represent the ICB finance department at senior level meetings.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the ICB.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties staff are therefore required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of this post.
All employees of the ICB must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding clients, carers or staff. In instances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to unauthorised persons, those staff concerned will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Confidential information may be accessed at times and all ICB staff must ensure that the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
All ICB staff must comply with the Staff Code of Conduct. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability.
Membership of a professional body in order to practice eg NMC registration for nursing staff is a requirement of some ICB roles, for those staff it is a condition precedent of employment to maintain membership of such a professional body. Individuals are also responsible for complying with the relevant professional body's code of practice.
This job description is therefore a reflection of current thinking and may be subject to change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a senior member of the Finance Team to support in ensuring the robust delivery of the financial reporting requirements in respect of consolidating the financial position in strict accordance with reporting deadlines timescales and to provide such information and analysis as required for a full understanding of the financial position.
To lead on the production of the monthly management cost reporting for NWL.
Assisting the annual budget setting process for corporate services and obtaining sign off by budget holders according to set timescales. Ensure that budget adjustments during the year are promptly actioned and supported by a clear audit trail.
To provide support in preparing and developing financial plans for expenditure that supports the service and business planning objectives of the ICB.
To provide support in the identification and management of financial risks and the development of mitigation plans to support the achievement of ICB financial control totals.
To prepare for review the production of monthly and ad hoc financial returns and including draft board papers for ICB, consolidated finance reports for the NWL Finance Committee and coordinate and ensure completion of draft non ISFE returns.
Develop effective working relationships with service managers. To provide technical guidance, for example the interpretation of NHS England reporting guidance relating to business areas relating to the ICB.
To support the development of efficient and effective processes within the ICB finance function.
To provide financial management support for internal and external audit requirements of the ICB.
To support the development of effective internal systems, controls and processes and their documentation.
To develop a strong understanding of the corporate financial position specific issues and work.
To develop and improve financial management information support and advice to enable NWL to successfully manage their business.
To ensure quality assurance systems for outputs produced for are strictly adhered to.
To provide advice and guidance with respect to technical financial management issues.
To comply with financial governance arrangements within the ICB, and to ensure compliance with ICB SOs SFIs and Scheme of Delegation.
To support the development of a professional and responsive can do culture within the team and work to ensure that they and the Team is customer focused and provide a high quality service response.
To ensure continuing professional development for themselves and promote development opportunities within the Team.
To deputise for the Deputy Head of Finance as required and to represent the ICB finance department at senior level meetings.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the ICB.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties staff are therefore required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of this post.
All employees of the ICB must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding clients, carers or staff. In instances where it is known that a member of staff has communicated information to unauthorised persons, those staff concerned will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 1984 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
Confidential information may be accessed at times and all ICB staff must ensure that the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.
All ICB staff must comply with the Staff Code of Conduct. Senior Managers must also comply with the NHS Code of Conduct for Managers, based on the Nolan principles of public accountability.
Membership of a professional body in order to practice eg NMC registration for nursing staff is a requirement of some ICB roles, for those staff it is a condition precedent of employment to maintain membership of such a professional body. Individuals are also responsible for complying with the relevant professional body's code of practice.
This job description is therefore a reflection of current thinking and may be subject to change from time to time, in discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB/CIMA qualified/or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Post qualification training and development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of ICB financial regime
- An understanding of effective financial governance arrangements
- Ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Good communication skills written and oral.
- MS Office advanced user of MS Excel
- Use of financial ledger systems in a large organisation
- Experience in an NHS or Public Sector finance department
- Experience of staff management and recruitment
- Significant demonstrable experience in the finance department of a large organisation
Desirable
- An appreciation of the role functions that SBS provide
- Experience of healthcare commissioning or experience of working within a sector of comparable complexity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB/CIMA qualified/or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Post qualification training and development
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of ICB financial regime
- An understanding of effective financial governance arrangements
- Ability to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Good communication skills written and oral.
- MS Office advanced user of MS Excel
- Use of financial ledger systems in a large organisation
- Experience in an NHS or Public Sector finance department
- Experience of staff management and recruitment
- Significant demonstrable experience in the finance department of a large organisation
Desirable
- An appreciation of the role functions that SBS provide
- Experience of healthcare commissioning or experience of working within a sector of comparable complexity
Additional information
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).
