About this role
Job summary
Working with and reporting to the Finance Manager - Mental Health the Finance Assistant - Mental Health to focus on business partnering, in the provision of expert advice to Executive Directors, budget managers and programme leads. The role will support robust financial planning, management and reporting working very closely with contracting and procurement teams and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract to support the Finance team.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will operate with a matrix of portfolio responsibilities and will spend their time predominantly on the following areas: 1. Assist in the development of annual financial plans; aligned to ICB medium-term plans.2. Provide additional leadership for the ICB's in-year financial management, ensuring delivery of annual financial plans and statutory duties; inc. budgeting, efficiency, performance and risk3. Assist in the production of high-quality, integrated monthly finance reports; focussing on assured delivery and risk management.4. Working with the Finance Senior Manager - Mental Health in the provision of expert advice and financial inputs to contract development, management and performance reporting5. Adjust allocations and spending plans to remain within control totals.6. Support joint commissioning and pooled budgets with local authorities (e.g. Better Care Fund).7. Provide high-quality financial advice together with the Finance Manager - Mental Health, to the CFO, Executive Directors, and programme leads on in-year budgetary issues and cost pressures.8. Support in the development and delivery of efficiency and cost-improvement programmes 9. Ensure compliance with relevant NHS England requirements relating to in-year financial monitoring10. Support in the development of new financial frameworks for emerging models such as neighbourhoods, alliances and collaboratives.
About us
We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes.
To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators, can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions.
We want everyone to feel welcome at work and are passionate about creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace culture where every colleague feels seen, heard, and valued.
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative working environment that delivers better experience and outcomes for our population.
We want our organisation to be a place where diversity is actively celebrated, where safe spaces exist for all identities, and where all voices help shape our direction. We place a high importance on the NHS values - they guide what we do every day, set out how we work, and how we treat each other.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details please see job description attached.
The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role, and the job specification is an outline of the skills, experience and qualities needed. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential
Studying or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Some experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes Some experience in communications and stakeholder management Basic knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development Previous experience in similar role in public sector
Analytical Essential
Ability to assist in the analysis of complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources. Demonstrate a capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making Numerate and able to understand detailed financial issues combined with good analytical skills Experience of assisting in setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures Some knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
Good communicator, good level of written and report writing and presentation skills; ability to be able to construct clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately. Some understanding of efficient and effective project and programme management Basic skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Basic skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Basic skills for project management Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Basic skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Sussex ICB
Address TBC
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)