Associate Finance Director - Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

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Associate Director of Finance - Financial Governance
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Afantastic and rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, professionaland compassionate finance professional to lead the Financial Governance teamin the award-winning NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.

Weare looking for a highly motivated and experienced finance professional.

You will have demonstrated your ability andcommitment to deliver excellent financial accounting and financial servicesadvice at a senior level and have a proven track record of collaboration andpartnership.

You will be an excellentteam player, have strong professional integrity and standards, and act withemotional intelligence, resilience and care for others.

Youwill lead on the ongoing development of the ICB as it works towards achievingLevel 2 and Level 3 One NHS Finance accreditation.

This will involveworking across the organisation to pursue excellence in all we do, anddemonstrate how this is integrated into the ways of working and the cultureof the ICB finance team.

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Thisis a key role within the ICB, responsible for leading on all aspects offinancial governance for the ICB; management of the performance of theFinancial Accounting/Services team, ensuring the delivery of a professional,dynamic, efficient and proactive service to meet the needs of the ICB;managing the production of the ICB's annual accounts and their audit, andsupporting the production of the annual report; planning and management ofthe ICB's cash position, receivables and creditors, and contributing to thedevelopment of the financial strategy and associated financial plans amongstother key responsibilities.

Thepostholder will work closely with colleagues within the ICB and across thewider system, building strong relationships with a range of colleagues acrossthe partnership including Directors of Finance, ICB Directors, wider systempartners and other finance colleagues.

It provides an excellent opportunityto build networks which are of value to both the postholder and thesystem.

NHSWest Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducinginequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part ofthe West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and socialenterprise organisations.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectivesand backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment thatdelivers patient outcomes.

Weare committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution isvalued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their fullpotential.

Weactively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves and are offered a workingCarer passport.

Asa senior member of the Integrated Care Board (ICB), you will be responsiblefor leading on all aspects of financial governance for the ICB, includingleading and managing the financial accounting/financial services team.

help the NHS support broader socialand economic development and so securing the economic and social benefitsof investing in

TheNHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board was established on 1 July 2022 basedon a highly collaborative model across 5 Places that have significant levelsof devolved responsibilities (including for financial resources).

This makesfor a complex Statutory Body which requires some intricate yet agilefinancial and corporate governance capability to navigate the challenges thatwill inevitably arise from this model.

This role is key in leading on allaspects of financial governance for the ICB, including the development ofprocesses and procedural solutions to support the highly devolved nature ofkey functions across West Yorkshire such as financial stewardshiparrangements, system reporting, and financial services/accounting for theICB.

Thiswill necessitate the ability to provide leadership to a network of teams across the West Yorkshire health andsocial care system, adopting the approach for high performing teams as partof the matrix working that will be required on a regular basis.

Thepostholder will also need to have the skills to horizon scan, identify,engage with stakeholders and support the implementation of technologicaltools and solutions to support the automation of tasks that will inevitablybe needed to run the finance function of such a complex system effectivelywithout detrimental impact on the granularity of the data needed foreffective and evidence-based decision making across the whole system.

TheAssociate Director of Finance will lead by example in terms of promoting andupholding the ICBs values and behaviours and will develop a culture ofcontinuous improvement within the team and across the whole ICB.

They will beresponsible for identifying and adopting of key staff development tools toensure the whole of the ICB finance function is able to aspire to and meettheir full potential, and will lead on implementing #OneNHSFinance bestpractice across the function.

Thepost holder will provide professional and managerial leadership support forall aspects of the Financial Governance function of the ICB.

Thepost holder will promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion,ensuring the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observedand upheld in all working practices.

Thepost holder will have, or acquire through training provided by theorganisation, the appropriate level of safeguarding and knowledge,

skillsand practice required for the post and be aware of and comply with theorganisations safeguarding protection policies and procedures.

Asa member of the Senior Finance management team, the post holder should be ableto take collective responsibility for decisions made.

To provide support to the DeputyDirector of Finance on advising the ICB on strategic and operational mattersrelating to all aspects of
finance.
Financial expert, being able tocritically review, challenge and effectively utilise financial informationfor decision-making.
To provide high qualityinterpretation of finance reports and recommend appropriate actions.
To provide the Deputy Director ofFinance with assurance on the quality of all statutory returns and requiredmonitoring information
including but not limited to theAnnual Accounts and financial reporting to NHSE and ICB committees.
To interpret complex nationalpolicy and advise on the financial impact and recommended responses for theICB and system partners.
Providing key advice and leadershipto the Deputy Director in proposing and drafting changes, implementation andinterpretation to
policies, guidelines, and servicelevel agreements (SLAs) which may impact beyond own area of expertise.
To have a critical liaison rolewith NHSE on behalf of the Deputy Director of Finance.
Alongside Place Deputy Directors ofFinance, to develop the operating model for the Finance Function.
To support the production,maintenance, and review of the financial risks within the ICB risk register.
To promote finance staffdevelopment and equality, diversity, and inclusion.
To deputise for the Deputy Directorof Finance at key meetings including within the ICB, ICS and with externalstakeholders.
Provide overall line management tothe financial accounting/financialservices team taking responsibility for all elements of staff
leadership and management includingrecruitment. disciplinary, grievance, performance, sickness, and appraisal.
To develop professional standardswithin the Finance Department and actively seek and encourage feedback fromusers of financial
of policies and procedures thatensure the statutory requirements of the ICB are fully delivered whilstbalancing the needs of all

Youwill lead on the ongoing development of the ICB as it works towards achievingLevel 2 and Level 3 One NHS Finance accreditation.

This will involveworking across the organisation to pursue excellence in all we do, anddemonstrate how this is integrated into the ways of working and the cultureof the ICB finance team.

Post-holder required to use computer / VDU for long periods of time.
Frequent requirement to sit and stand in a restricted position whilst working and travelling.

Frequent and intense periods of concentration are required for up to 3-5 hours at a time such as analysis, interpretation, and planning.

Imparts unwelcome news e.g., around staffing issues, contentious financial issues as well as financial performance not being met. Travel may be required to attend meetings across sites.
ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA with evidence of continuing professional development and ongoing membership of the professional body.

Additional specialist knowledge of other function specific areas such as financial governance, health economics, population health management and improvement methodologies.

Significant experience at a senior management level including working in a collective decision-making group such as an executive team and/or committee
Significant experience in working in the NHS financial environment.
Significant experience of staff management and development, demonstrating quality professional leadership.
Experience of senior level decision making and delivery in an ambiguous changing environment.
Financial expert, being able to critically review, challenge and effectively utilise financial information for decision-making.
Understand value for money and challenge performance on this basis.
Understand the requirements of effective financial governance and probity.
Understand the requirements of effective performance frameworks and management.
Understand and apply the principles of commissioning to give high quality, value for money services.
Able to understand, analyse and articulate any financial risks inherent in the strategies.
Expert in a wide range of accounting processes and procedures, including financial and management accounting functions.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review and analyse complex financial information to inform good decision making.
Ability to interpret and implement complex national financial policies.
Effective leadership style with demonstrable motivational and performance skills.

A strong commitment to patient care and quality services, improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities, and delivering the best value for money for the taxpayer.

High level of emotional intelligence and highly resilient with the ability to cope under pressure.