Head of Finance

CBC Health

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Job summary

CBC Health Federation are looking for a Head of Finance to support the organisation in delivering our objectives.

We are a not-for-profit company with a wide and diverse portfolio of services that we deliver as an NHS provider. We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing and approachable person, skilled and qualified in accountancy to head up and lead our finance team. We are going through a variety of service transformations and this post is to strategically support the CE, Board, and the business with all aspects of financial support.

If you are looking for a new challenge, are used to working with NHS pensions, have a background that includes working to Board level, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Be accountable for all the company financial requirements including ensuring processes and procedures are in place to safely protect the finances within the parent company and all of the trading companies, managing risk and adopting best practices.

This post is a senior post within the organisation and will report directly to the Chief Executive. The Head of Finance will lead a small team of staff to support safe and effective ways of working for the whole business. The post holder must be flexible to the needs of the company and have a can do attitude. Previous NHS or primary care financial experience would be an advantage.

About us

Community Based Care Health Federation Ltd are based on Team Valley serving Primary Care in Gateshead and the wider North East footprint. As a not-for-profit provider we reinvest any surplus to improve services for our patients in Gateshead and support our GP's and Primary Care Networks to deliver the highest quality services.

As a provider of high quality clinical and non-clinical services we are a respected and proud company that puts patients at the heart of what we do, whilst valuing and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We have company values developed by our staff that underpin our work and the way we work together, and we have a staff culture club to ensure the voice of our staff is heard at Board level and throughout the senior management team.

Many of our roles are available with the NHS pension scheme and transferable service is recognised from previous NHS employment as appropriate. We offer competitive rates of pay and out of hours enhancements and have a fully integrated reward and recognition system. We have just been awarded our Bronze "Better Health at Work Award" where we have demonstrated our commitment to supporting our workforce to keep well at work and we are now working to achieve the silver award.

If you are looking for something new, fancy a change, and are passionate about delivering quality services drop us a line or get your application form filled in.

What are you waiting for?

If you'd like to know more, please contact us on 0191 4977710

Date posted

06 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0154-23-7528

Job locations

Building 7 Queens Park

Queensway, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0QD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description for full details and benefits of working within CBC Health Federation

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job description for full details and benefits of working within CBC Health Federation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a qualification from a CCAB member organisation
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Commitment to contribute to companys marketing and business development activities

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
  • Business development qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Varied experience of line management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to ensure complex information is understood and actioned
  • Have at least 3 years post qualification experience
  • NHS and/or Primary Care experience
  • IT capability in Microsoft office and all types of accounting software including Xero and Sage Payroll
  • Understanding of NHS Pensions
  • Evidence of leading and managing staff
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal / written)
  • Confident, calm & professional manner
  • Excellent team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative with no supervision as required
  • High attention to detail
  • Experience of presenting financial information at Board level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Have in depth knowledgeable and understanding of the different services CBC Health and associated companies provide
  • Ability to use professional knowledge to generate additional business
  • Forge strong and trusted relationships with Gateshead Primary Care Network Leads and ICB colleagues
  • Able to attend networking events to develop relationships with intermediaries and potential new clients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Hold a qualification from a CCAB member organisation
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Commitment to contribute to companys marketing and business development activities

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent
  • Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
  • Business development qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Varied experience of line management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to ensure complex information is understood and actioned
  • Have at least 3 years post qualification experience
  • NHS and/or Primary Care experience
  • IT capability in Microsoft office and all types of accounting software including Xero and Sage Payroll
  • Understanding of NHS Pensions
  • Evidence of leading and managing staff
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal / written)
  • Confident, calm & professional manner
  • Excellent team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative with no supervision as required
  • High attention to detail
  • Experience of presenting financial information at Board level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Have in depth knowledgeable and understanding of the different services CBC Health and associated companies provide
  • Ability to use professional knowledge to generate additional business
  • Forge strong and trusted relationships with Gateshead Primary Care Network Leads and ICB colleagues
  • Able to attend networking events to develop relationships with intermediaries and potential new clients

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

CBC Health

Address

Building 7 Queens Park

Queensway, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0QD


Employer's website

http://www.cbchealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

CBC Health

Address

Building 7 Queens Park

Queensway, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0QD


Employer's website

http://www.cbchealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Executive

Nicola Allen

nicolawharton@nhs.net

01914977710

Date posted

06 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0154-23-7528

Job locations

Building 7 Queens Park

Queensway, Team Valley

Gateshead

NE11 0QD


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