Job summary
An exciting opportunity to joint NHS England South East Region as part of the Commissioning Finance Team.
We are looking for a Finance Manager who is highly motivated, talented, and well organised to join and lead the Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental (POD) Finance Team.
POD services have been delegated to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) with the POD Finance team providing a financial service through a Hub model.
The successful applicant will play a significant role in supporting commissioners within the Commissioning Hub and ICBs to deliver one of the key NHS objectives for 2024/25 - making it easier for people to access community and primary care services, in particular dentistry.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the POD Finance Team to ensure a comprehensive financial management process is provided for Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental Services.
- Act as key point of contact between regional and ICB finance teams for POD services.
- Provide information to ICBs relating to delegated services that is clear, accurate and timely.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead POD Finance team and provide a comprehensive financial management service for POD services on behalf of ICBs.
- Access information from variety of sources to inform planning, budget setting, month end reporting and forecasting.
- Preparation of journals
- Directly manage team of staff, taking responsibility for day to day work assigned to the team.
- Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development for team members.
- Prepare regular financial reports for ICBs to inform and explain position including variance analysis.
- Meet regularly with ICB Finance Colleagues as part of the month end cycle and other meetings as required.
- Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Provide professional leadership to team, interpreting and sharing guidance received from national bodies.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead POD Finance team and provide a comprehensive financial management service for POD services on behalf of ICBs.
- Access information from variety of sources to inform planning, budget setting, month end reporting and forecasting.
- Preparation of journals
- Directly manage team of staff, taking responsibility for day to day work assigned to the team.
- Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development for team members.
- Prepare regular financial reports for ICBs to inform and explain position including variance analysis.
- Meet regularly with ICB Finance Colleagues as part of the month end cycle and other meetings as required.
- Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Provide professional leadership to team, interpreting and sharing guidance received from national bodies.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Financial Management within the NHS
- Stakeholder management - able to work with a variety of stakeholders, with tight deadlines whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience of financial management with NHS Commissioning
- Experience of managing a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong IT Skills with particular focus on Excel (include PIVOT tables, complex Formula)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Financial Management within the NHS
- Stakeholder management - able to work with a variety of stakeholders, with tight deadlines whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience of financial management with NHS Commissioning
- Experience of managing a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong IT Skills with particular focus on Excel (include PIVOT tables, complex Formula)
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).
