Finance & Strategy Executive

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Essential:

• Strong finance and strategic management experience, ideally in NHS or primary care.
• Knowledge of GP practice funding streams, NHS contracts, and financial compliance.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence change and lead restructuring processes.
• Strong IT and financial software skills (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NHS financial systems).
• Ability to develop and implement financial policies, reporting frameworks, and governance structures.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant financial qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Experience in primary care transformation, practice development, or PCN strategy.
• Understanding of workforce planning, contract negotiations, and estates management.

Primary Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Management

Develop and implement strategic plans to meet practice objectives. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their responsibilities. Act as the primary liaison with NHS bodies, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), and other external stakeholders. Lead change management initiatives and foster continuous improvement across the organisation. Develop and embed an efficient business resilience/continuity plan. Ensure the practice complies with NHS contractual obligations and healthcare regulations, including CQC and GDPR

Financial Management

Manage the practice's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Oversee payroll, pensions, and partner drawings, ensuring compliance with NHS and legal requirements. Optimise income streams, including QOF, Enhanced Services, PCSE payments, and private revenue. Liaise with accountants, oversee accounts, and ensure timely presentation of year-end figures. Manage and process partner payments, PAYE, and staff pensions. Monitor financial contracts, insurance, and supplier agreements to maximize value.

Human Resources Management

Oversee the functional management of all clinical and administrative staff. Direct line management of key staff and responsible for the wider team. Manage recruitment, retention, and succession planning. Ensure all staff undertake robust inductions and appraisals, supported by an effective staff development plan. Maintain compliance with HR legislation and resolve disciplinary and grievance matters effectively.

Data and IT Management

Manage and oversee the organizations IT systems, including clinical and administrative platforms, ensuring security and compliance. Coordinate system updates, maintain data integrity, and oversee information governance (IG) standards.

Facilities and Premises Management

Oversee the management of the premises, including health and safety compliance, risk assessments, and maintenance contracts. Ensure adequate insurance coverage for all aspects of the practice.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and implement effective internal and external communication strategies. Publish newsletters and maintain the organisations website and NHS Choices profile. Support the management of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) and handle patient feedback effectively.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead and inspire teams to foster a culture of collaboration, high morale, and professional development. Organize team-building activities and regular meetings to maintain open communication and shared goals.

Secondary Key Responsibilities

Deputize for the GP Partners in meetings with NHS England, ICS, and community services. Participate in audits and provide reports as required. Support marketing efforts to enhance the practice's profile and services. Encourage the use of patient online services to improve accessibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -Knowledge of GP practice funding streams, NHS contracts, and financial compliance
• -IT and financial software skills (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NHS financial systems).

Desirable

• Relevant financial qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Farnham Road Surgery

301 Farnham Road

Slough

SL2 1HD

Employer's website

https://www.pcmsolutions.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)