Job Description

The Financial Strategy team in the NHS England Finance and Planning Directorate is now recruiting for Strategic Finance Senior Manager.



This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of work to support the NHS. We:



work closely with government to agree NHS funding;

ensure the NHS lives within its annual budget;

decide how to distribute the funding to the different NHS services and parts of England;

support innovative programmes that improve the care and experience of NHS patients or people using NHS services;

set out the financial and performance priorities the NHS should be delivering each year;

report how much the NHS has spent on providing services each year;

explore how the NHS can make the best use of its money;

look at how spend on building or equipment can improve the care and experience of people using NHS services.

consider how nationally we use these resources to improve healthcare outcomes, reduce inequality, improve health and support the NHS.



As a Strategic Finance Senior Manager, you will support the development of the future financial strategy of the NHS in England and help to translate this into the financial policy framework and guidance for Integrated Care Boards and providers.



The team offers high profile, fast-paced projects. This requires adaptability, rigor and innovation and provides exciting development opportunities for those developing their careers in the NHS, health or the public sector.



Below are the types of skills and experience that we are looking for. Even if you feel you only meet some of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

The key aspects of the role include:

Playing a key role in the development of the future financial strategy for the NHS in England incorporating policy changes, investment choices and efficiency expectations.

Relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders, including supporting negotiations with DHSC and HM Treasury.

Support the development and coordination of revenue finance guidance for NHS planning and contracting processes, ensuring alignment of strategic policy development across allocations, payments, financial planning and reporting, policy and commissioning.

Preparing briefings and presentations to senior leaders that succinctly describe complex financial concepts, including implications for performance and consideration of risks and issues.



Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.



Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

We lead the NHS in England by:

Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities



Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential



Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care



Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation



Delivering value for money



Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.



If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.



You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.



You can find further details about the role, a letter from the Deputy CFOs and advice on completing your application in the Document to download section.

Secondments



Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.



Interested in applying and want to find out more about our team and the work we do?



Please email James Smith, Senior Strategic Finance Lead at james.smith31@nhs.net if you would like to discuss the role further.