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Senior Lead, Strategic Finance | NHS England
| Posting date: | 22 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £70,417 - £81,138 per annum (exclusive of HCAS) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE19UG |
| Company: | NHS England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6454188/990-CFO-6454188-E |
Summary
The Financial Strategy team in NHS England’s Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for a Senior Strategic Finance Lead and a 9 to 12month Fixed Term contract (FTC) Senior Strategic Finance Lead. The length of appointment to the fixed term contract will be based on candidate availability. Both roles are at NHS AFC grade Band 8C.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:
· work closely with government to agree NHS funding
· ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget
· decide how to distribute funding to different NHS services and parts of England
· support innovative programmes improving the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services
· set out financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year
· report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year
· explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money
· look at how spending on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.
· consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.
The Financial Strategy team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.
Below are the types of skills and experience we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
The key aspects of the role include:
· Developing the future financial strategy for the NHS in England incorporating policy changes, investment choices and efficiency expectations
· Leading relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders, including supporting negotiations with DHSC and HM Treasury
· Preparing briefings and presentations to senior leaders that succinctly describe complex financial concepts, including implications for performance and consideration of risks and issues.
· Ensuring alignment of strategic policy development with financial and operational delivery components, including financial modelling, allocations, payments, financial planning and reporting, policy and commissioning.
· Providing leadership and support to specific strategic finance projects
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Please see attached job description for further information about the responsibilities of this role. You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.
Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?
Please email Paul Healy (paul.healy@nhs.net) if you would like to discuss.
Please note we are flexible with the location across London and Leeds
This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024
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