Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is a finalist or fully qualified accountant to join our finance team. You will be supporting the financial planning and reporting
process for the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
Your financial and
analytical skills will be utilised to provide informed data to various
stakeholders within the system and NHS England.
Main duties of the job
Support
the Head of Financial Planning and Deputy CFO in managing the monthly and
annual planning and reporting process for the ICB and ICS
Build
strong relationships with wider system finance colleagues and NHSE England
partners.
Provide
analytical information to stakeholders to help inform the financial position.
Support
the planning process detailing how circa £1.4billion funding is allocated
across the system.
About us
We are a new and innovative organisation
with a clear vision for the future of healthcare in Gloucestershire.
Strong commitment to diversity and
inclusion, making the Finance Directorate a place where everyone feels they
belong.
Committed to providing high-quality,
patient-centered care.
Ranked first in the latest national
Health Service Journal HSJ staff survey of ICBs for recommending this
employer as a place to work.
Supportive and collaborative learning
environment.
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).
