Job summary Are you a passionate and detail-oriented accountant looking to make a real impact? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Finance Officer to join our dynamic finance team at NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB, as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire integrated health and care system. This role is essential in supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to live their healthiest lives, creating a sustainable, joined-up health and social care system for now and the future. This role will report to and assist the Finance Manager in providing finance support to the Place & Partnerships directorate, providing robust and timely financial reports and forecasts, financial information, and high-quality financial advice. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to develop sound working relationships with the Place & Partnerships and Planned & Urgent Care directorates, alongside the wider finance team and Integrated Care Partners. DDICB operates a hybrid working model, with offices in Derby and Chesterfield. Main duties of the job The Main Duties of the Job will include: Working flexibly to provide financial support to the Finance Managers Providing financial assistance and advice to governance, commissioning, contracting and planning colleagues in the ICB Developing sound working relationships with the Place & Partnerships and Planned & Urgent Care directorates, alongside the wider finance team and Integrated Care System Responsibility for monitoring spend and analysing financial trends, including reporting, on specified contracts as part of the monthly and annual reporting cycle Attend meetings, including contract meetings, with non-Finance staff as required. Responsibility for overseeing Corporate Pay Budgets. Responding to complex queries from Finance and Non-Finance staff Working as part of a team to ensure financial reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with reporting timetables About us At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the health statutory body for the Derby City and Derbyshire population. ICSs are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined-up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. Serving a total population of 1,053,000 with a budget of over £2.8 billion the ICB has a staff base of approximately c400 people. At DDICB we are passionate about making diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We have staff engagement forums, a diversity and inclusion network run by and for our people and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. Together, we are building an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole self to work. We are a disability confident employer and offer a range of family friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive employment policies, to support our people in the workplace. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 996-ICB-5505-25 Job locations Derby Council House/Scarsdale Derby DE1 2FS Nhs North Derbyshire C C G Nightingale Close Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7PF Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Why Join Us? Clear Set of Core Values: The ICB's values are One Team, Compassionate and Innovative; in support of our priorities: enable and prevent; health and care equity; impact and learnings; clarity and connection Meaningful Work: Contribute to the financial health of the NHS and help ensure our resources are used effectively to provide the best care for our patients; in support of our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of people across all communities in Derbyshire by leading and supporting change, being a great partner and making progress easier across all sectors. Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and career progression within the NHS. Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive team where your contributions are valued. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options and generous annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Why Join Us? Clear Set of Core Values: The ICB's values are One Team, Compassionate and Innovative; in support of our priorities: enable and prevent; health and care equity; impact and learnings; clarity and connection Meaningful Work: Contribute to the financial health of the NHS and help ensure our resources are used effectively to provide the best care for our patients; in support of our vision to improve the health and wellbeing of people across all communities in Derbyshire by leading and supporting change, being a great partner and making progress easier across all sectors. Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and career progression within the NHS. Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive team where your contributions are valued. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working options and generous annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Person Specification Knowledge, Training and experience Essential Association of Accounting Technicians Member or educated to degree level in relevant subject, or have equivalent experience Previously worked in similar position within finance; IT Skills with ability to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level; Communication skills Essential Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills; Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands; Autonomy Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales Person Specification Knowledge, Training and experience Essential Association of Accounting Technicians Member or educated to degree level in relevant subject, or have equivalent experience Previously worked in similar position within finance; IT Skills with ability to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level; Communication skills Essential Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills; Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands; Autonomy Essential Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescales 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. Employer details Employer name NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Address Derby Council House/Scarsdale Derby DE1 2FS Employer's website https://www.derbyandderbyshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)