Job summary
Alliance for Better Care is a membership
organisation and community interest company with an ambitious vision that is
rooted in relationships with its practices and communities. ABC has developed a
highly valued financial service which is offered to Practices, PCNs and
Federations beyond the borders of our own membership. This service is provided
by an expert team who will need ongoing support for its growth and development.
The Head of CURA Finance is a key part of that team that holds accountability
for sustaining and supporting our consultancy finance functions, focusing on
profit growth, customer satisfaction and team management. This role reports to
the AD for Finance and Corporate Services who holds the overall responsibility
for the continued success of this service.
Main duties of the job
Senior Leadership Team Function
The ability to work across the SLT and ensure that the management of the
CURA finance function can be effectively delivered within our Operations,
Transformation or Enabling functions is key to this role. Therefore, forming
strong working relationships with other members of the SLT and understanding
their overall position and capacity is crucial to the success of the role.
Strategy
Development Business Planning
Business generation - strategic vision for growth
maintaining high quality service delivery
Maintain and grow relationships with AISMA accountants
Overall responsibility for efficiency and
profitability of department
Overall responsibility for the management accountant
and bookkeeping team
Annual budgeting
Contracts
Knowledge of Xero
Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment
with operational and strategic priorities.
Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario planning to
support agile decision-making.
About us
Alliance
for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices
across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We
support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how
healthcare is delivered in their communities.
We
work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and
the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly
integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively
serve our populations.
More
about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Partnership Accounts
Prior Shares
Drawings allocation
NHS Pensions - Estimate Pensionable Pay, Type 1 and 2 certificate, EOY liabilities
Performers List requirements
Current, Property and Capital Accounts
GP practice funding - GMS, LCS, Public Health, CQRS,
PPA, Retainer/Mat/Locum Claims process
Annual budgeting
Monthly management accounts reporting including
Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation
Preparation of year end accounts
Ability to present clear and concise financial
position to the Partnership Board
PCN Accounts
Understanding of ARRS framework including role
criteria, claiming process and funding rules
Understanding of DES and funding streams
Annual budgeting
Monthly management accounts reporting including
Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation
Ability to present clear and concise financial
position to the PCN Board
Preparation of year end accounts
External
Representation
Represent ABC in external meetings with our member
practices, commissioners and other providers.
Ensure that the way we present ourselves at meetings aligns with our
mission and values, that we provide innovative solutions and deliver effective
services. Identify further opportunities to progress ABCs strategy through
external connections.
Please see full Job Description attached for further duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Partnership Accounts
Prior Shares
Drawings allocation
NHS Pensions - Estimate Pensionable Pay, Type 1 and 2 certificate, EOY liabilities
Performers List requirements
Current, Property and Capital Accounts
GP practice funding - GMS, LCS, Public Health, CQRS,
PPA, Retainer/Mat/Locum Claims process
Annual budgeting
Monthly management accounts reporting including
Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation
Preparation of year end accounts
Ability to present clear and concise financial
position to the Partnership Board
PCN Accounts
Understanding of ARRS framework including role
criteria, claiming process and funding rules
Understanding of DES and funding streams
Annual budgeting
Monthly management accounts reporting including
Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation
Ability to present clear and concise financial
position to the PCN Board
Preparation of year end accounts
External
Representation
Represent ABC in external meetings with our member
practices, commissioners and other providers.
Ensure that the way we present ourselves at meetings aligns with our
mission and values, that we provide innovative solutions and deliver effective
services. Identify further opportunities to progress ABCs strategy through
external connections.
Please see full Job Description attached for further duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Professional qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- QI Methodology Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading delivery of high quality customer service to the health care sector
- Experience of developing a team of staff and delivering outcomes through others
- Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Other
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems and application in local NHS
- Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency
- Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems
- Understanding of strategic planning approaches
Desirable
- Understanding of whole system approach to care
- Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities
- Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient-centred care
- Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate
- Sound financial acumen and business management skills
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships
- Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity
- Pro-active self-starter able to set and deliver own objectives
Desirable
- Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Professional qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification
- QI Methodology Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading delivery of high quality customer service to the health care sector
- Experience of developing a team of staff and delivering outcomes through others
- Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Other
Essential
- Champion of equality and valuing diversity
- Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems and application in local NHS
- Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency
- Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems
- Understanding of strategic planning approaches
Desirable
- Understanding of whole system approach to care
- Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities
- Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient-centred care
- Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate
- Sound financial acumen and business management skills
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships
- Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity
- Pro-active self-starter able to set and deliver own objectives
Desirable
- Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD
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.
