An opportunity has arisen to join the ICB Finance & Contracting Directorate as a Finance Manager working in the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Finance team. Lincolnshire ICB finance are proud to have achieved level 2 One NHS finance accreditation.
The post holder will provide financial expertise for their programme area and will support the Senior Finance Team and the wider organisation in the development of the financial strategies and plans of the ICB; linked to the overall plans to deliver cost effective health services to the people of Lincolnshire.
As well as being the finance lead for your programme areas, the successful candidate will need to build strong relationships with both internal and external partners. They will have experience of communicating at a senior level, be flexible in their approach and able to manage a varied workload to meet key deadlines.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems and processes to account for the use of resources in an efficient, effective and economical way and in accordance with statutory requirements. This includes managing the CHC Finance staff responsible for timely review and processing of CHC service Provider invoices and Scheduled Payments, and minimising Aged Payable values.
Main duties of the job
1. Finance and Business Planning: support the Senior Finance Business Partner & Finance Business Partner to deliver a wrap around financial service to Budget Holders and Senior Responsible Officers.
2. Reporting: monthly and end of year reporting of financial and supporting information.
3. Payments: managing the team responsible for the timely review and payment of Provider invoices, resolution of invoice queries with Providers, minimising Aged Payables values, and producing monthly Scheduled Payment information.
4. Productivity & Efficiency: support identification of cost efficiency and waste reduction.
5. Expert Advice & Training: support the development of financial skills within the team and ensure FFF frameworks are followed.
6. Engagement: effective relationship building with stakeholders, peers and partners within the Lincolnshire System.
7. Other: Deputise for the Finance Business Partner in their absence. Ad-hoc duties as required.
About us
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a strategic component of the Integrated Care System (ICS) across Lincolnshire, delivering the commitments set out in the NHS Long Term Plan. As a strategic commissioner the ICB is responsible for meeting the needs of the population through commissioning high quality services. It seeks to improve patient experience and is committed to looking at innovative ways to improve care and offer more choice.
Patients are at the heart of everything the ICB does and it's important that they are involved not just in decisions about their individual care, but also in the decisions that shape the health services delivered locally. In conjunction, with patient experience and the growing demands of our population, the ICB is facing increasing financial challenge. The ICB is required to manage expenditure within sustainable levels (in alignment to the Lincolnshire System Strategic Plan) through three types of scheme; system wide transformation, system wide efficiency, ICB only efficiency. The ICB will promote good governance and proper stewardship of public resources in pursuance of its goals and in meeting its statutory duties. Good corporate governance arrangements are critical to achieving the ICB's objectives and financial sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Minimum qualifications, knowledge, training and experience required for the post:
* CCAB or CIMA, newly-qualified or finalist, with 2 years experience in a variety of roles within a finance environment or equivalent experience
* Expert advisor to finance and non-finance managers on matters relating to their lead areas, providing detailed advice and guidance
* Experience of managing a team of people
* Experience of managing a project working to a tight deadline
* Knowledge of NHS policies, strategies and plans and ability to link to local circumstances
* Knowledge of improvement skills and techniques to support change
Skills Required for the Post:
Communication and relationship skills
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior colleagues and staff, both within and outside NHS Lincolnshire ICB, often providing and interpreting highly complex and sensitive data to inform decision making where there may be barriers to understanding.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Good influencing and negotiation skills
* Ability to learn and to adapt behaviour and actions based on learning
* Ability to maintain objectivity and remain calm, confident and composed under pressure
* Able to understand and value different perspectives and contributions to a team including personal contribution
* Positive and enthusiastic approach that supports, develops and motivates others to achieve objectives and seeks continuous improvement
* Political awareness
* Prepared to challenge and be challenged
Analytical and judgment skills
* Able to analyse and interpret highly complex numerical and verbal data, to develop and consider a range of options
* Make judgements regarding allocation of finances to support the delivery of the ICB's objectives, financial decision-making and minimise financial risks
* Excellent numerical and verbal reasoning and problem solving skills
* Ability to identify and find links between issues
* Ability to identify and evaluate consequences and risks of options
Planning and organisational skills
* Workload planning of both own workload and that of the team to ensure plans and projects are delivered on time to a high standard of accuracy and completeness
* Supports the development and management of plans and projects linked to the delivery of the ICB's strategy
* Flexible and adaptable
* Ability to prioritise and delegate
* Ability to embrace paradox and change
Physical skills
* Ability to use road transportation in a timely manner
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care:
* Incidental contact with patients, clients
Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation:
* Propose improvements, changes and redesign local accounting and financial policies and procedures, which have an impact on other areas
* Recommend, in discussion with senior colleagues, the most appropriate options for improving specific healthcare services for patients within the ICB as part of business plan and case development
* Support the ICB financial planning ethos with managers and clinicians
* Day to day management of financial systems and processes in accordance with the agreed aims and objectives of the ICB and within local Governance frameworks
* Remain up to date with relevant NHS guidance and policy relating to Clinical Commissioning Groups
* Operate to professional standards and within the ICB's overall financial policies, systems and processes
Responsibilities for financial and physical resources:
* Day to day accounting support to ensure that resources are used in accordance with the agreed aims and objectives of the ICB
* Develop and monitor budgets for departments, services or programmes relevant to the role, provide financial advice as required
* Identify and disseminate best practice in the use of resources
* Ensure all financial policies, systems and processes are cost effective and utilised to maximum effect
* Assist in ensuring high quality financial advice is provided to senior management to facilitate effective decision making.
Responsibilities for human resources (including training):
* Line management including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, training and delegation
* Regularly seek and act on feedback on personal and team performance
* Develop and train the finance team to realise their potential
* Design and deliver training relevant to the role
Responsibilities for information resources:
* Manage the design and production of financial budgets and reports to strict, non-negotiable deadlines, to meet local and national targets
* Create and improve financial systems relevant to the role, for use by others
Person Specification
Qualifications
* CCAB or CIMA newly qualified or finalist or equivalent experience
* Evidence of CPD
* CCAB or CIMA Qualified Accountant
Previous Experience
* Experience at a senior level in a complex multi-professional organisation
* Successfully led a team responsible for the delivery of a programme/project to improve services
* Experience of all aspects of annual accounts
* Experience at a senior level in an NHS organisation, including supervision of staff
* Successfully led a team on a complex project in the NHS or a public sector organisation, including annual accounts
* Experience working with healthcare providers at a senior level who have a turnover of 50 million plus
* Good understanding of NHS Financial contract environment including PbR and Non-PbR.
Evidence of Particular Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
* Sound knowledge of accounting principles
* Excellent verbal, written, numeric reasoning and presentation skills
* Well developed influencing, negotiation and communications skills
* Ability to learn and adapt behaviours quickly
* Understanding of the current NHS policies and strategies
* Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve objectives
* Proficient in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office software, including beyond basic Excel
* Experience and knowledge of financial rules support NHS national contract
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of specific NHS plans, policies, systems and processes
* Advanced Excel skills
Specific Requirements
* Self motivated
* Objective, calm, collected and confident under pressure
* High degree of personal integrity
* Access to travel
* Committed to developing self and others
* Organised and methodical
* Positive and enthusiastic
Equality & Diversity
* Value Diversity
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.
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