Job summary
The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Integrated
Care System is a collaboration of nearly 30 different organisations across a
geographical area of more than 1,500 square miles. We are working together to
plan for the future of health and care services in our area and to find new
ways to tackle the challenges that we face locally.
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Northern Lincolnshire finance team.
You
will be joining a forward thinking, innovative team, working together across
Northern Lincolnshire, helping to use our resources wisely, reduce health
inequalities, secure the benefits of investing in health and care to improve
health outcomes for our local population.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, ambitious and proactive individual
to join the team. Previous financial management experience and excellent IT
skills are essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving
credentials.
There will be opportunities to
develop a career in finance and potentially pursue a professional accountancy
qualification. We also aim to develop individuals through active involvement in
Future Focused Finance and HFMA programmes.
The department operates a popular
hybrid working system with staff working flexibly from home and in the office
when necessary.
Interview will include a 10 minute assessment.
Interviews
will be week commencing 22nd April.
Main duties of the job
This post will be managerially
accountable to a Finance manager.
The main duties of the job
are:
Budget monitoring understanding and
explanation of variances.
Highlighting risks
Working collaboratively to forecast future
income and expenditure.
Using systems to produce financial analysis to
assist in decision making.
Providing support to budget holders
Supporting the Finance managers
First point of contact for queries and advice
relating to the areas you support
The areas of work will include
NHS contracts within Acute, Mental Health & community. Primary care and
Mental health.
About us
The ICB welcomes all applicants, however, we must
remind applicants that we currently do not hold a Tier 2 sponsorship license
(now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship). Can we politely ask this is
considered before applying for this position.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim
of this post is to support the Place Finance teams to deliver high quality
finance support to the Places and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). In
particular, key areas of service include:-
Support planning, budgeting, monitoring and
reporting processes to support the Places internal and external performance monitoring, in conjunction with Place
Managers and the wider ICB.
Preparation and checking of accurate monthly
monitoring information for use by the directorate team and other colleagues.
Support the Place finance teams provision of
planning support and contract review arrangements.
Provide financial support and management
accountancy services to commissioning colleagues
Support the delivery of year end financial statements
and accounts for Places and the ICB.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim
of this post is to support the Place Finance teams to deliver high quality
finance support to the Places and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). In
particular, key areas of service include:-
Support planning, budgeting, monitoring and
reporting processes to support the Places internal and external performance monitoring, in conjunction with Place
Managers and the wider ICB.
Preparation and checking of accurate monthly
monitoring information for use by the directorate team and other colleagues.
Support the Place finance teams provision of
planning support and contract review arrangements.
Provide financial support and management
accountancy services to commissioning colleagues
Support the delivery of year end financial statements
and accounts for Places and the ICB.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience equivalent to degree level which covers;
- Understanding of NHS finance regime including knowledge of commissioner / provider regime and key elements of Place service provision primary and secondary care
- Understanding of NHS planning systems
- Understanding of organisational framework including responsibility of organisations and governance arrangements
- Knowledge of Accounting standards, policies and practices including detailed specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS financial procedures UK Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (UK GAAP), Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), NHS Resource Accounting and Budgeting (RAB), NHS Manual for Accounts
- Awareness of key NHS / Service targets
- Ability to impart knowledge to both finance and non-finance colleagues in a variety of formats
- Accounting or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 (or equivalent professional experience)
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Studying toward CCAB with commitment towards CCAB Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable working in a financial management role
- Working in multi-professional complex organisation
- Co-ordination and preparation of financial performance reports based on analysis and interpretation of data for individuals, groups
- Operation and maintenance of financial systems and processes for the provision of financial services
- Involvement in the production of financial accounts
- Work planning and setting objectives for oneself and staff to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a management role in the NHS finance or Public Sector
- Working on both financial and management accounting issues for a complex organisation
- Working with senior managers on multi-functional areas
- Involvement in the preparation of operational and strategic financial plans
- Assist in specification, procurement and implementation of financial systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Accurate analysis of financial and non- financial data into computer databases, spreadsheets and graphs
- Good inter-personal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent analytical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience equivalent to degree level which covers;
- Understanding of NHS finance regime including knowledge of commissioner / provider regime and key elements of Place service provision primary and secondary care
- Understanding of NHS planning systems
- Understanding of organisational framework including responsibility of organisations and governance arrangements
- Knowledge of Accounting standards, policies and practices including detailed specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS financial procedures UK Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (UK GAAP), Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), NHS Resource Accounting and Budgeting (RAB), NHS Manual for Accounts
- Awareness of key NHS / Service targets
- Ability to impart knowledge to both finance and non-finance colleagues in a variety of formats
- Accounting or Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 (or equivalent professional experience)
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Studying toward CCAB with commitment towards CCAB Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable working in a financial management role
- Working in multi-professional complex organisation
- Co-ordination and preparation of financial performance reports based on analysis and interpretation of data for individuals, groups
- Operation and maintenance of financial systems and processes for the provision of financial services
- Involvement in the production of financial accounts
- Work planning and setting objectives for oneself and staff to ensure deadlines are met
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a management role in the NHS finance or Public Sector
- Working on both financial and management accounting issues for a complex organisation
- Working with senior managers on multi-functional areas
- Involvement in the preparation of operational and strategic financial plans
- Assist in specification, procurement and implementation of financial systems
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Accurate analysis of financial and non- financial data into computer databases, spreadsheets and graphs
- Good inter-personal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent analytical skills
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.
