Senior Finance Officer (CHC, Mental Health and LDA)

This role supports financial management and analysis of Mental

Health and Learning Disabilities services within the ICB. Key

responsibilities include financial planning, contract monitoring, forecasting

and reporting to support decisions, financial control and ICB objectives.

You will manage complex financial information and

forecasting models, coordinate reporting, monitor monthly budgets, identify

cost pressures and support the Senior Finance Manager to develop mitigating

actions. Working with commissioning, contracting, planning and strategic

investment teams, you will support or lead discussions with Right to Choose providers

and line manage the Finance Support Officer/Assistant.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving

skills, including interpreting complex financial information, investigating

variances and developing solutions. You will provide specialist advice and

present analysis to senior managers, committees, NHS providers and partners.

You will support negotiations on complex and sensitive matters, ensuring contracts

remain affordable and deliver value for money.

You will contribute to financial strategy and service

improvement, maintain accurate and audit-ready records, support statutory

accounts and governance processes, and provide guidance to colleagues.

Success

requires NHS financial knowledge, attention to detail, effective communication,

flexibility, collaboration and the confidence to work autonomously while

improving outcomes.

including supporting monthly reporting to budget holders. This includes timely

financial analysis and modelling on a routine and ad hoc basis to ensure that

monthly reports and forecasts represent a true and fair view of the ICBs

financial position.

on the completion of Freedom of Information requests that require financial

input relating to CHC, Mental health and LDA in accordance with the

legislation.

transactions are coded correctly, to post ledger journals where required.

variances, and presenting findings to senior finance colleagues and

stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.

of packages of care to be responsible for budget setting and in-year monitoring

and reporting of variances and areas of risk. This will also include supporting

the team to meet any external reporting requirements.

processing of Non-Purchase Order invoices ensuring these are correctly

validated and coded.

of care providers and resolving payment queries. This may also include

involvement in contract meetings, supporting with activity management processes

or review of costs of packages of care.

and to a high standard of accuracy, using information from various sources

outside of the general ledger. This can include support to the development of

healthcare programme reporting, for projects related to value and efficiency

of purchase orders and liaising with suppliers and the finance team to ensure

prompt and accurate payment of invoices/reimbursements.

spent in line with guidance and relevant accounting/procurement processes.

month-to-month management of the ICB cash requirements providing cash flow

forecasting and supporting with cash management for specific budget areas.

financial information and other areas as required.

work with the ICBs client databases, reviewing, interrogating and interpreting

relevant financial information for month end reporting and planning purposes

support in the development of business cases as appropriate

external stakeholders, e.g. financial submissions to NHS England, Freedom of

Information Requests, ensuring that all financial information is accurate and

submitted on time.

requiring increased focus and effort, particularly at month end and during the

year end accounting process and the annual contracting round

both internally and externally by NHSE

identifying efficiencies, and supporting wider financial projects as directed

by senior finance staff.

support officers/finance assistants in team

as a service provider by suggesting improvements to working practices;

documenting procedures; maintaining a robust filing structure; organising own

time to meet departmental and statutory deadlines; and supporting the

development of other members of staff.

Please refer to the full job description

Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and

voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the

healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing

inequalities.

As an employee, you will demonstrate our system

values, champion inclusion and help address health inequalities

so everyone can thrive. In return, the ICB offers a

supportive, ambitious and inclusive workplace, with opportunities to develop and work with partners to

deliver meaningful change.

The ICB is committed to a workforce that reflects

the population of Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We promote

equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone who meets the role criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or

sexual orientation.

The ICB is a registered Disability Confident

Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and will shortlist suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Employees formally notified that they are at risk

of redundancy within the organisation will receive priority consideration for

this vacancy if they meet the roles

essential requirements. This supports redeployment and helps

minimise compulsory redundancies.

Skills and Abilities

Personal Qualities

Autonomy

Qualifications

Desirable: - Actively studying towards a full professional accountancy qualification CIMA or CCAB accountancy bodies

Experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential: - A demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with evidence of personal impact in these areas