As Finance Manager (Commissioning), the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across South-West Direct Commissioning, with particular focus on Public Health.
The role supports the business in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery.
• Monitor financial areas within direct commissioning, investigate and advise on complex issues, and provide corporate reports and financial and business planning advice in this area;
• Advise budget holders on financial matters that can be of a complex and contentious nature;
• Ensure that financial probity is maintained by the budget holders at all times;
• Identify and analyse any opportunities for the more efficientdeployment of resources within commissioning areas by providing sophisticated, high quality information and analysis;
• Ensure the suite of monthly financial reports for the Region has the information for these to be produced in a timely manner, and provide high quality support and complex information analysis when required;
• Complete statutory and NHS accounts and returns, including agreement of balances returns, and ensure these are accurate and meet financial timescales and legal requirements;
• Take a lead in the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team;
• Oversee and manage aspects of team/ project budgets;
• Pro-actively manage their own training and development requirements;
• Provide other ad hoc ledger, analysis and other reporting requirements as requested.
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.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
• Provide day to day financial support and advice including monitoring, reporting and analyses.
• To support an effective system of financial planning and forecasting for the area of responsibility.
• To maintain a robust and effective system of financial control ensuring risk to delivery and performance are mitigated.
• To support successful delivery of responsibilities through effective financial advice and support to functional teams.
• To ensure financial policies and procedures are applied locally
• To act as financial expert and lead in procurement activities
• Support on delegation of Public Health service from NHSE to ICBs
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This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024