Head of People and Finance

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network is recruiting a Head of People and Finance for its Senior Leadership Team, covering workforce and money across eleven GP practices. The role leads the finance function, including a budget above £3m, payroll and ARRS claims, and HR and organisational development for over 40 staff.

It deputises for the Chief Executive and line manages the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager.

Competenze

• Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience.
• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
• Recent continuing professional development relevant to HR or finance.

Mansioni

• Lead the PCN finance function with reporting, controls, audit trails and bank account reconciliations.
• Manage annual budget, forecasts and routine financial reports for the SLT and Management Board.
• Take overall responsibility for PCN payroll, including statutory deductions, pensions, returns and year-end.
• Lead the ARRS claims process, agreeing budgets and workforce plans with the ICB Primary Care Team.
• Manage PCN income streams, including Network Directed Enhanced Service funding, and payments to and from practices.
• Build working relationships with ICB Finance, the PCN accountants and the Financial Oversight Group.
• Lead the People Strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment and skills development.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle and employee relations, ensuring HR policy complies with employment law.
• Oversee staff wellbeing, mandatory and role‑specific training, and report workforce metrics to SLT and the Management Board.
• Lead organisational change and development, including structure, culture and succession planning.
• Oversee operational infrastructure, supplier and contract administration, and business continuity.
• Line manage the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer.

Conoscenze

Financial governance

HR best practice

Advanced Excel

Finance systems

Clear communication

Formazione

Degree-level education

GCSE Maths & English 4/C+

CPD in HR/Finance

Descrizione del lavoro

Shrewsbury Primary Care Network is recruiting a Head of People and Finance for its Senior Leadership Team, covering workforce and money across eleven GP practices. The role runs the finance function, including a budget above £3m, payroll and ARRS claims, and leads HR and organisational development for over 40 staff. It also deputises for the Chief Executive and line manages the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager. Fit rests on degree-level or senior equivalent experience and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What the job involves

• Lead the PCN finance function, including reporting, controls, audit trails and bank account reconciliations
• Manage the annual budget, forecasts and routine financial reports for the SLT and Management Board
• Take overall responsibility for PCN payroll, including statutory deductions, pensions, returns and year-end
• Lead the ARRS claims process, agreeing budgets and workforce plans with the ICB Primary Care Team
• Manage PCN income streams, including Network Directed Enhanced Service funding, and payments to and from practices
• Build working relationships with ICB Finance, the PCN accountants and the Financial Oversight Group
• Lead the People Strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment and skills development
• Oversee the employee lifecycle and employee relations, ensuring HR policy complies with employment law
• Oversee staff wellbeing, mandatory and role‑specific training, and report workforce metrics to SLT and the Management Board
• Lead organisational change and development, including structure, culture and succession planning
• Oversee operational infrastructure, supplier and contract administration, and business continuity
• Line manage the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager, and deputise for the Chief Executive Officer

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree‑level education or equivalent senior experience
• GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
• Recent continuing professional development relevant to HR or finance

Experience

• Managing payroll, including statutory deductions, pensions and year‑end processes
• Managing budgets, with financial monitoring, forecasting and reporting
• Managing accounts payable and receivable and reconciling bank accounts
• Working across a broad HR generalist remit, including recruitment, absence and employee relations
• Line managing staff
• Working autonomously and reporting to senior leaders or a board

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of financial governance, internal controls, VAT and PAYE obligations
• Working knowledge of good HR practice
• Advanced Excel and the ability to learn finance, payroll and HR systems quickly
• Explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete pre‑employment checks, including DBS where required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Other

• Able to travel to meetings around the network area when required

Nice to have

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification
• AAT Level 4, or an ACCA, CIMA or ICAEW qualification, or equivalent finance qualification
• Recognised payroll qualification, such as CIPP
• Recognised management or leadership qualification
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks, the Network Contract DES and ARRS
• Experience working with an external accountant or auditors, including year‑end preparation
• Experience managing ARRS or other NHS funding claims
• Experience in a GP practice, the NHS or a PCN in a management role