Job summary
This is 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 practice, 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 which 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 flex's 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
essential
Essential
- Qualified accountant with min 5yrs experience
- Post qualification experience of financial management at senior level
- responsible for a budget involved in budget setting
essential
Essential
- Formal Management Qualification and / or proven and significant leadership experience at post graduate level
essential
Essential
- Expert knowledge in strategy formulation, leadership, service improvement and resource management
- experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development in 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 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 in a clear concise manner
- Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess verbal, written, numerical 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 contribution 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
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Qualified accountant with min 5yrs experience
- Post qualification experience of financial management at senior level
- responsible for a budget involved in budget setting
essential
Essential
- Formal Management Qualification and / or proven and significant leadership experience at post graduate level
essential
Essential
- Expert knowledge in strategy formulation, leadership, service improvement and resource management
- experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development in 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 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 in a clear concise manner
- Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess verbal, written, numerical 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 contribution 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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
