The postholder will: Lead primary care financial services provided to ICBs Maintain Finance Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documenting the Hub responsibilities and ICB finance team responsibilities Support delivery of an investment strategy to support the direct commissioning vision and strategic plan. Promote effective working relationships with all key contractors Support Service Transformation across the organisation Ensure robust processes are in place to deliver contracts with all primary care practitioners to ensure high quality effective service provision that delivers value for money. Ensure robust processes are in place to enable primary care contracts are paid in accordance with regulations and deliver value for money. Ensure there are effective governance systems in place to support primary care commissioning, including adhering to relevant financial policies and procedures. To develop and meet Commissioning Board reporting requirements including monthly reporting, forecasting and contribution towards accounting requirements and production. Ensure that commissioning investment decisions are based on robust proposals and that approved plans are included in the overall financial plan. Provide leadership to the direct commissioning finance team, interpreting national guidance and contracts and ensuring this is understood by all commissioning managers in the local area team and where appropriate ICBs.