Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation

NHS; Walbottle; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare service provider in Walbottle is seeking a Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation. Responsible for leading financial teams and improving financial strategies, the ideal candidate will have CCAB qualification and extensive financial management experience. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a commitment to inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

27 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

NHS Car lease scheme

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial management.
• CCAB qualified with a proactive approach to financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial reporting and assurance across NHSBSA.
• Leading financial transformation to ensure sustainability.

Skills

Financial management expertise

Strategic partnership skills

CCAB qualification

Job description

Overview

Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation

Are you ready to lead financial transformation that makes a real difference to people's lives? Do you want to shape the future of financial strategy in an organisation that touches millions across the NHS? We're looking for an influential and forward-thinking Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Transformation to join our Finance, Commercial and Estates Directorate at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). If you're CCAB qualified, have extensive experience in financial management, and thrive on partnering and influencing at a strategic level this could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you\'ll lead finance teams and play a key part in evaluating business cases for capital expenditure, as well as other major schemes. Reporting to the Director of Finance, and acting as deputy when needed, you\'ll work collaboratively across the organisation to support NHSBSA\'s strategic goals and deliver services that offer the best value to the taxpayer.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Responsibilities

1. Overseeing financial reporting, assurance, planning, governance, and performance monitoring across NHSBSA.
2. Leading financial transformation activities that deliver long-term sustainability and value for money.
3. Managing strategic relationships with key partners including DHSC, NHS England, HM Treasury, and external auditors.
4. Providing expert financial advice and assurance on major projects, business cases, and investment decisions.
5. Driving continuous improvement across finance functions, ensuring compliance with government standards.
6. Supporting the development of financial strategy and business planning aligned to NHSBSA\'s goals.
7. Leading and mentoring teams through change, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Continued Responsibilities

1. Financial Business Planning and Assurance
2. 1. Designing, developing, and coordinating the NHSBSA\'s annual financial business planning process, enabling the production of coherent, consolidated financial plans, working collaboratively with the NHSBSA\'s strategy and business planning leads to deliver the financial resources required for the overall organisation.
3. 2. Liaising with NHSBSA Directors, Leadership Team and directorate management teams to understand their strategic aims and operational imperatives, to inform the production of business plans for Board approval.
4. 3. Evaluating and producing of alternative scenarios and what-if analysis based on key risks and opportunities
5. 4. Leading discussions with and influencing direction with third parties, including the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE), on business planning requirements. Ensuring that business plans are submitted on time and in the appropriate format for external parties, as required.
6. 5. Interpretation of policy initiatives, new services, or strategy, including from the DHSC and NHSE, identifying and advising on complex financial risks to establish deliverable financial plans to meet required goals/outputs but also financial standards and control needs.
7. 6. Providing subject matter expertise and support to the NHSBSA Financial Transformation team to define and develop the NHSBSA\'s medium- and long-term financial strategy
8. 7. Performance Monitoring and Departmental Financial Management
9. 8. Responsible for the development and maintenance of the financial aspects of the NHSBSA governance framework and performance management framework, and for monitoring (a) performance against agreed financial plans and (b) the effectiveness of financial controls. The framework includes both operational and corporate directorates, capital expenditure, major change projects, and income from bodies including DHSC, NHSE and pensions levy.
10. 9. Regular reporting and advising on financial performance and controls compliance in line with the aforementioned frameworks and ALB Delegations to the Director of Finance, Leadership Team and NHSBSA Main Board, including the development and provision of supporting financial reporting information system(s).
11. 10. Holding to account the budget holders for each directorate and change project/programme, agreeing plans of action to resolve significant variances and underperformance. Assurance that risks and recommendations identified through external and internal audit, other third-party assurance, and Fraud Risk Assessments are acted upon and mitigated. This may frequently involve the post-holder in contentious and sensitive issues.
12. 11. Overseeing the overall financial management across NHSBSA in its entirety. Build effective internal customer relationships and lead a team of finance business partners who work closely with Directors to understand operational plans, opportunities, issues and risks. Ensure projects and operations comply with standards and deadlines.
13. 12. Liaise directly with NHSBSA directors/CEO to lead the resolution of major financial risks and issues which can be highly complex, contentious, and impactful across the organisation. Facilitate productive dialogue, apply analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and provide solutions addressing interests of all parties.
14. 13. Provide subject matter expertise to Directors/Heads of Service to develop and deliver operational plans.
15. 14. Implementing NHSBSA\'s business case approval process and documentation for all in-scope capital and revenue expenditure under the corporate governance arrangements, in line with HM Treasury\'s Green Book, Managing Public Money and Business Case Guidance
16. 15. Providing expert advice and assistance in the preparation of complex business cases including defining and capturing financial benefits.
17. 16. Provisions of financial leadership, guidance, and assurance over NHSBSA strategic transformation programmes.
18. 17. Reviewing submitted business cases in terms of financial performance (NPV, payback, impact on cash/resource) and assess for risk. Producing reports for the NHSBSA Main Board giving an independent evaluation of the costs, benefits, risks and strategic fit.
19. 18. Evaluating all projects both during the implementation phase and post-implementation. Reporting on performance against original plans to the NHSBSA Leadership team.
20. 19. Reviewing all contracting-out documentation, including legal contracts, and plans to ensure that the contracting-out will deliver the benefits required at an acceptable level of risk. Working with senior staff within the NHSBSA, its commercial team and third parties to maintain delivery. Identifying solutions where financial challenges arise from the provision of services through third parties.
21. 20. Lead on financial approval of business cases through the relevant Assurance Groups across the NHSBSA
22. 21. Financial Transformation and Value
23. Lead the financial transformation portfolio.

About us

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we\'re proud to be part of something meaningful, that touches millions of lives.

We design our services around customer needs and place people at the heart of our organisation. That\'s why when you join us, you\'ll be empowered and supported to help your career grow. As one of the UK\'s Best Big Companies to work for, we\'re connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every colleague is heard, supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, and you can join our Lived Experience Networks who help us bring our authentic selves to work.

We\'re committed to being a flexible employer and we try to offer a working pattern that suits you where possible, through hybrid working, flexible hours and more. Alongside a competitive salary with pay progression, we offer a people-centric benefits package, connecting you to the rewards and benefits you value most!

Ready to join us in delivering business service excellence to the NHS, helping people live longer, healthier lives? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.

We are people connected to care.