Employer: NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: County Hall
Town: Glenfield
Salary: £74,290 - £85,601 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 07/02/2025
Head of System Finance
NHS AfC: Band 8c
We take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means we have a variety of working patterns, full or part-time, and we actively promote agile working, i.e., working where it’s most appropriate for an individual to perform their role. You will have a base at Glenfield to attend as and when required, but for the majority of the time, you will be able to work from home. It will be expected that you have a basic homeworking setup in your home to meet the needs of the role, i.e., desk/chair. So why not join our team and help us to deliver better healthcare, both now and in the future! Job Overview
This is a new, exciting opportunity to be part of the small but dynamic finance system team at LLR ICB. This post will lead and co-ordinate the planning, monitoring, and reporting of the system financial position encompassing LLR ICB, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Leicestershire Partnership Trust. Working with all parties to establish best practices, identify transformational opportunities, and deliver efficiencies while working towards the strategic aims of the system. As the role of the ICB within the system continues to develop, so will this role, with opportunities to get involved in work that covers not only the ICB's portfolio but also that of UHL and LPT. The ICB has an agile working policy, expecting individuals to work from the most appropriate place. The system team currently meets face-to-face twice a month, but this flexes depending on work requirements. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the small system team in LLR ICB. The post requires a fully qualified accountant, with proven CPD and experience of working at a senior level. As well as being able to understand and explain the local implications of national guidance to those within and outside the finance profession, the post holder will need to be proactive, organised, and flexible to ensure all partners are working together towards the same goals. The ability to influence people at all levels, regardless of their employing organisation or line management, while maintaining positive relationships, will be key to success in this position. Working for Our Organisation
Integrated Care Boards are at the heart of a new way of working for the NHS, bringing together providers of NHS services with local authorities and other local partners to plan, co-ordinate, and arrange health services as part of Integrated Care Systems. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a rapidly improving health and care system. Since our establishment in July 2022, we have built on our strong local partnerships and made significant progress in addressing operational challenges and in shaping our strategic goals. Our 5-year plan sets out ambitious objectives with a strong emphasis on integration, population health management, and reducing inequity. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities will include: Line manage the system reporting and planning staff within the function, providing them with guidance, advice, and leadership on their areas of work. Support the Finance Senior Manager - Training and Development to provide development opportunities within the ICB and across the system. Create the ICB and system financial strategy and short, medium, and long-term business plans and assist with local implementation. Develop and implement strategies for improving system performance and processes, ensuring stakeholders are represented. Person Specification
Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience Post qualification experience of financial management at a senior level Responsible for a budget involved in budget setting Formal Management Qualification and/or proven and significant leadership experience at postgraduate level Expert knowledge in strategy formulation, leadership, service improvement, and resource management Experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development in a politically sensitive and complex environment Advanced expert financial knowledge of financial legislation as relevant to the NHS Experience of liaising and working with government departments on healthcare issues at a senior level Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting Leadership, vision, strategic thinking, and planning with highly developed political skills High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present it in a clear, concise manner Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess verbal, written, and numerical data, and draw appropriate conclusions. Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation Ability to provide and present highly complex, sensitive, and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement in a hostile or antagonistic environment Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contributions of others. Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations. Fosters good working relationships and values diversity and difference Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment. Extensive experience in strategic and staff leadership roles Please Note: In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received from being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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NHS AfC: Band 8c
We take a flexible approach in terms of what we are able to offer. This means we have a variety of working patterns, full or part-time, and we actively promote agile working, i.e., working where it’s most appropriate for an individual to perform their role. You will have a base at Glenfield to attend as and when required, but for the majority of the time, you will be able to work from home. It will be expected that you have a basic homeworking setup in your home to meet the needs of the role, i.e., desk/chair. So why not join our team and help us to deliver better healthcare, both now and in the future! Job Overview
This is a new, exciting opportunity to be part of the small but dynamic finance system team at LLR ICB. This post will lead and co-ordinate the planning, monitoring, and reporting of the system financial position encompassing LLR ICB, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Leicestershire Partnership Trust. Working with all parties to establish best practices, identify transformational opportunities, and deliver efficiencies while working towards the strategic aims of the system. As the role of the ICB within the system continues to develop, so will this role, with opportunities to get involved in work that covers not only the ICB's portfolio but also that of UHL and LPT. The ICB has an agile working policy, expecting individuals to work from the most appropriate place. The system team currently meets face-to-face twice a month, but this flexes depending on work requirements. Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the small system team in LLR ICB. The post requires a fully qualified accountant, with proven CPD and experience of working at a senior level. As well as being able to understand and explain the local implications of national guidance to those within and outside the finance profession, the post holder will need to be proactive, organised, and flexible to ensure all partners are working together towards the same goals. The ability to influence people at all levels, regardless of their employing organisation or line management, while maintaining positive relationships, will be key to success in this position. Working for Our Organisation
Integrated Care Boards are at the heart of a new way of working for the NHS, bringing together providers of NHS services with local authorities and other local partners to plan, co-ordinate, and arrange health services as part of Integrated Care Systems. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a rapidly improving health and care system. Since our establishment in July 2022, we have built on our strong local partnerships and made significant progress in addressing operational challenges and in shaping our strategic goals. Our 5-year plan sets out ambitious objectives with a strong emphasis on integration, population health management, and reducing inequity. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities will include: Line manage the system reporting and planning staff within the function, providing them with guidance, advice, and leadership on their areas of work. Support the Finance Senior Manager - Training and Development to provide development opportunities within the ICB and across the system. Create the ICB and system financial strategy and short, medium, and long-term business plans and assist with local implementation. Develop and implement strategies for improving system performance and processes, ensuring stakeholders are represented. Person Specification
Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience Post qualification experience of financial management at a senior level Responsible for a budget involved in budget setting Formal Management Qualification and/or proven and significant leadership experience at postgraduate level Expert knowledge in strategy formulation, leadership, service improvement, and resource management Experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development in a politically sensitive and complex environment Advanced expert financial knowledge of financial legislation as relevant to the NHS Experience of liaising and working with government departments on healthcare issues at a senior level Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting Leadership, vision, strategic thinking, and planning with highly developed political skills High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present it in a clear, concise manner Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess verbal, written, and numerical data, and draw appropriate conclusions. Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation Ability to provide and present highly complex, sensitive, and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement in a hostile or antagonistic environment Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contributions of others. Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations. Fosters good working relationships and values diversity and difference Flexibility, and the ability to handle a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment. Extensive experience in strategic and staff leadership roles Please Note: In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received from being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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