Job summary Northumbria Primary Care Limited (NPC) is a leading provider of primary care services in the North East of England. We are a proudly not for profit, entirely salaried team, wholly owned by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, one of the country's top performing Foundation Trusts. We are looking to appoint a Chief Finance Officer which will provide senior leadership, strategic management, and commercial acumen for the company. This role will also sit on the Board of Directors for Northumbria Primary Care Limited and as a Board director, the post holder will influence the strategic vision and will be responsible, along with other Board directors, for the development and delivery of strategic objectives, oversight of performance and risk, use of resources, and delivery of services to deliver high quality care to patients across North Tyneside and Northumberland. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job The post holder will drive the delivery of well-managed budgets and ensure the financial viability of the Company. Rigorous contract management, robust delivery of agreed KPIs and project management will also be key features of the role. The post holder will have direct accountability to the subsidiary Board and will be required to attend meetings of NHFT's Board of Directors, Finance Investment & Performance Committee, and Audit Committee, where required. About us Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) now serves around 1/4 of the local population from its 26 GP locations. We employ more than 500 staff and serve over 135,000 patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside. Please note that NPC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6945218MH Job locations Cobalt Business Park North Shields NE27 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities The post covers the financial aspects of Northumbria Primary Care Limited (gross annual expenditurearound £33m). The postholder manages a finance team to deliver this service. See attached job description, key responsibilities include: Responsible for providing robust financial leadership, strategic management, expert, and specialist strategic financial and business planning advice to the organisation, ensuring financial controls are maintained in line with Corporate Governance requirements. Provide expert advice the subsidiary Board of Directors on all financial issues and providing oversight on a number of key areas. Responsible for the leadership, management, and performance of a Finance function, in providing a professional, high quality financial management service, ensuring effectiveness and business focus of financial systems and processes, Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including ensuring statutory accounts & returns are accurate and meet agreed timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary, Play a key role in ensuring there is effective working relationships between NPC, other subsidiaries and the Trust, as well as external partners, including contract negotiations and performance monitoring. Manage the development and delivery of management accounts, monthly financial reports and budgets to Board, and annual accounts. Job description Job responsibilities The post covers the financial aspects of Northumbria Primary Care Limited (gross annual expenditurearound £33m). The postholder manages a finance team to deliver this service. See attached job description, key responsibilities include: Responsible for providing robust financial leadership, strategic management, expert, and specialist strategic financial and business planning advice to the organisation, ensuring financial controls are maintained in line with Corporate Governance requirements. Provide expert advice the subsidiary Board of Directors on all financial issues and providing oversight on a number of key areas. Responsible for the leadership, management, and performance of a Finance function, in providing a professional, high quality financial management service, ensuring effectiveness and business focus of financial systems and processes, Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements, including ensuring statutory accounts & returns are accurate and meet agreed timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary, Play a key role in ensuring there is effective working relationships between NPC, other subsidiaries and the Trust, as well as external partners, including contract negotiations and performance monitoring. Manage the development and delivery of management accounts, monthly financial reports and budgets to Board, and annual accounts. Person Specification Skills Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role Experience Essential Strong business acumen and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk, and performance management Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree level or equivalent specialist qualification Recognised professional accountancy qualification e.g., CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification e.g., the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Person Specification Skills Essential It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role Experience Essential Strong business acumen and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk, and performance management Qualifications Essential Educated to master's degree level or equivalent specialist qualification Recognised professional accountancy qualification e.g., CCAB Professional Accountancy qualification e.g., the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Evidence of continuing professional and personal development 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Cobalt Business Park North Shields NE27 0QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)