Strategic Finance Senior Manager
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Job summary
The Financial Strategy team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for Strategic Finance Senior Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:
- work closely with government to agree NHS funding;
- ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;
- decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;
- support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;
- set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;
- report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;
- explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;
- look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
- consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.
Please note this job vacancy is based in either Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP, Wellington House, London SE1 8UG.
Main duties of the job
The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.
Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
The key aspects of the role include:
- Playing a key role in the development of the future financial strategy for the NHS in England incorporating policy changes, investment choices and efficiency expectations
- Relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders, including supporting negotiations with DHSC and HM Treasury
- Preparing briefings and presentations to senior leaders that succinctly describe complex financial concepts, including implications for performance and consideration of risks and issues.
- Ensuring alignment of strategic policy development with financial and operational delivery components, including financial modelling, allocations, payments, financial planning and reporting, policy and commissioning.
- Play a leading role in supporting strategic finance projects.
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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year (exclusive of London Weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
990-CFO-6714318-E
Job locations
London Wellington House / Leeds Wellington Place
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
London Wellington House / Leeds Wellington Place
133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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