Director of Finance Specialised Commissioning Business Partner Team

Job summary The Finance and Planning Directorate is recruiting for the role of Director of Finance, Specialised Commissioning. The Director of Finance, Specialised Commissioning leads the Finance and Planning Business Partner team (BPT). The team which is the bridge between the project and programme teams in Specialised Commissioning, Medicines Value and Finance and Planning and the specialist finance and planning teams. By establishing strong relationships and a good understanding of the programmes within CFO Group, the postholder will ensure the business receives the finance and planning support it needs to improve care for patients. The postholder will also have a key role in delivering the objectives of the Specialised Commissioning Directorate including: the ongoing process of delegating specialised services to ICBs and the oversight of specialised commissioning high cost drugs and devices spend. The post holder has a corporate role as a senior leader in the Finance & Planning directorate and is expected to contribute fully to the operational running of the directorate and its equality and diversity improvement work. They will be a key member of the senior management teams of the directorates supported, in particular Specialised Commissioning. Main duties of the job The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector. Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Relevant experience in assurance of complex and high profile transformation or investment projects and providing recommendations to Boards, Senior Directors and subcommittees. Development of robust planning and financial forecasting arrangements to ensure NHS delivers targets and value for money. Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills in order to work effectively and confidently with government, teams across NHS England and NHS systems and providers. Experience of addressing large audiences on complex quantitative issues, explaining complex technical matters simply to non-technical colleagues, Boards, and subcommittees. An effective people manager, who sets high standards, motivates, and develops staff and promotes personal, organisational, and cultural development About us 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. If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section. Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do? Please email Ed Waller, Deputy CFO on if you would like an informal discussion about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent experience Knowledge Essential An in depth understanding of the NHS system architecture and key levers for change Extensive experience of financial management at a senior level Skills Essential Significant interpersonal and relationship building skills across a range of professions/sectors and with the ability to operate alone, within a team and in a leadership role; directing and influencing with or without formal power. Experience of operating in complex, highly political environments Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly Values Essential Commitment to equality of opportunity, focussed on removing barriers to full participation and values diversity and difference. Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop. Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values