Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is a fully qualified accountant, to join the finance team to support in the financial planning and reporting for the ICB.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to progress their career in the NHS.
Why work for NHS Gloucestershire ICB?
- We are a new and innovative organisation, with a clear vision for the future of healthcare in Gloucestershire.
- We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We understand, encourage and celebrate diversity, making the Finance Directorate a place where we all feel that we belong.
- We are committed to ensuring high quality, patient centered care is provided for people in Gloucestershire.
- Placed first in the latest national Health Service Journal HSJ staff survey of ICBs when asked if you would recommend this employer as a place to work.
- Gloucestershire ICB is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative learning environment. This means that staff feel comfortable asking for help and support when they need it.
Main duties of the job
To
succeed in this role, you will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with
good communication skills.
You
will support the Head of Financial Planning and Deputy CFO in the management of
the monthly and annual planning and reporting process. You will build strong relationships with a wider
system finance team and NHS England to ensure overall planning and reporting
process is aligned and communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
About us
What other benefits are available at NHS Gloucestershire ICB?
Looking after you is important to us.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including professional training & development.
- Support to undertake training and ongoing continued professional development
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- We are a great place to work, with a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Excellent annual leave starting at 27 days, raises to 33 days with experience, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working policies.
- Free parking and a pleasant office working environment.
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- A variety of health and wellbeing arrangements including cycle to work scheme, wellbeing line and car leasing.
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. If you are interested in applying please complete the application form or contact us for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Financial Planning and Reporting for the successful delivery of a number of work areas to include:
Support in the management of the monthly reporting process by ensuring that all reporting of the financial position of the ICB and system occurs in a timely manner and is supported with high quality information analysis.
Responsible for co-ordination of commentaries and production of relevant appendices that support the monthly finance papers produced for the Board to ensure informed decision making on service delivery.
For more information, please see the Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Financial Planning and Reporting for the successful delivery of a number of work areas to include:
Support in the management of the monthly reporting process by ensuring that all reporting of the financial position of the ICB and system occurs in a timely manner and is supported with high quality information analysis.
Responsible for co-ordination of commentaries and production of relevant appendices that support the monthly finance papers produced for the Board to ensure informed decision making on service delivery.
For more information, please see the Job Description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Further training or significant experience in financial management or supporting change management processes.
- CCAB qualified accountant/ passed finalist.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite.
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or financial information systems development.
- Workforce development knowledge and experience.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective financial management of projects and programmes.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement.
- Good Team working skills.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Professional calm and efficient manner.
- Effective organiser.
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Further training or significant experience in financial management or supporting change management processes.
- CCAB qualified accountant/ passed finalist.
- Experience in communications and stakeholder management.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 suite.
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or financial information systems development.
- Workforce development knowledge and experience.
- A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences.
- Evidence of success in efficient and effective financial management of projects and programmes.
- Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend an appropriate course of action to address the issues.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.
- Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement.
- Good Team working skills.
- Used to working in a busy environment.
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Professional calm and efficient manner.
- Effective organiser.
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
Sanger House
5220 Valiant Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 4FE
Employer's website
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
