NHS England

Provider Treasury Senior Finance Manager

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Job summary

As a Provider Treasury Senior Finance Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the Finance community to deliver high quality financial processes and support to NHS England and the wider NHS.

Key responsibilities will include;o Management of the provider revenue and working capital support functionso Cross system working with NHS providers to optimise cash flows whilst maintaining effective financial controlso Development of cross NHS business intelligence, to further understand cash resource usage across the NHS and further alignment with transactional managemento Contribute to the design of the banking and cash forecasting functionality of the next generation of ISFE in liaison with other key team memberso Senior management input into key cash and banking processes from a day to day management and development perspectiveo Cross working between the cash management/ transactional and accounting areas to drive efficiencies and accounting intelligenceo Senior finance management input into provider and ICS cash strategy developmento Providing professional expertise to the outcome of the business processes for the Department or Directorateo Other key tasks as required across the Directorate

Main duties of the job

As a CCAB qualified accountant, the post holder will understand and interpret NHS cash processes and the complexities of NHS Finance. Apply this knowledge to review and challenge the ICB and group cash position and to help determine funding requirements.
Identifying and implementing efficiencies in Treasury processes and implementing them.
Embedding changes across both the team and throughout the NHS England Group, where required.
Ability to interpret, maintain and develop national finance policy on the cash regime, communicating cash guidance on an annual and monthly basis to relevant stakeholders.
Ability to effectively prioritise when working to time sensitive deadlines. Managing expectations, communicating effectively, and building networks with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
Excellent written and analytical skills to record and report on the ICS cash position each month, through the production of a monthly cash report for the Board, daily cash forecasts, and annual cash forecasts.
Lead a dynamic team with three direct reports and effectively manage their workloads.
The post holder will define current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.

About us

On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.

Date posted

15 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£58,972 a year per annum (exclusive of HCA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

990-COR-N-11-21497-A

Job locations

Hybrid or office based in Leeds, London or Taunton

Wellington

London

LS1 4PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £58,972, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. For posts based in Inner London, the above salaries will include the additional supplement of 20% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £5,132 per annum and a maximum payment of £7,746 per annum. This is offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and is based on office location.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Accountant Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes
Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda
Member of relevant professional body

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio
Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences
Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
Interpreting national policy for implementation
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals

Values and behaviours

Essential

Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational values
Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
A thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Self-awareness in teams of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness
Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Accountant Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of specialist areas acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations
Experience of budgetary responsible, including budget setting with evidence of working knowledge of financial processes
Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda
Member of relevant professional body

Skills Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information across a diverse range of subjects relevant to post portfolio
Demonstrable skills in presenting complex concepts and information which may include difficult and controversial issues, across a wide range of audiences
Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery
Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solution
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
Interpreting national policy for implementation
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals

Values and behaviours

Essential

Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
Ability to operate in a value-driven style consistent with the values of the public services and specifically with the new organisational values
Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness
Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
A thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems
Self-awareness in teams of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness
Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

NHS England

Address

Hybrid or office based in Leeds, London or Taunton

Wellington

London

LS1 4PL

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Hybrid or office based in Leeds, London or Taunton

Wellington

London

LS1 4PL

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)