Job Description

Job summary

Alliance for Better Care is a membership organisation and community interest company with an ambitious vision that is rooted in relationships with its practices and communities. ABC has developed a highly valued financial service which is offered to Practices, PCNs and Federations beyond the borders of our own membership. This service is provided by an expert team who will need ongoing support for its growth and development. The Head of CURA Finance is a key part of that team that holds accountability for sustaining and supporting our consultancy finance functions, focusing on profit growth, customer satisfaction and team management. This role reports to the AD for Finance and Corporate Services who holds the overall responsibility for the continued success of this service.

Base:

Flexible working between HQ (Horley Health Hub) - site based and home based. We are a flexible employer and the focus in this role is on outcomes delivered rather than where work is done from.

About us

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.

We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.

Our Values

We innovate;

if we can do something better, we should.

We are honest;

even when it is difficult.

We care;

and put the patient first.

We are inclusive;

we listen, and we act

We deliver;

and we're known to like a challenge!

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

Main duties of the job

Senior Leadership Team Function

The ability to work across the SLT and ensure that the management of the CURA finance function can be effectively delivered within our Operations, Transformation or Enabling functions is key to this role. Therefore, forming strong working relationships with other members of the SLT and understanding their overall position and capacity is crucial to the success of the role.

Strategy Development Business Planning

Business generation - strategic vision for growth maintaining high quality service delivery

Maintain and grow relationships with AISMA accountants

Overall responsibility for efficiency and profitability of department

Overall responsibility for the management accountant and bookkeeping team

Annual budgeting

Contracts

Knowledge of Xero

Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic priorities.

Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario planning to support agile decision-making.

Job responsibilities

Partnership Accounts

Prior Shares

Drawings allocation

NHS Pensions - Estimate Pensionable Pay, Type 1 and 2 certificate, EOY liabilities

Performers List requirements

Current, Property and Capital Accounts

GP practice funding - GMS, LCS, Public Health, CQRS, PPA, Retainer/Mat/Locum Claims process

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Preparation of year end accounts

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the Partnership Board

PCN Accounts

Understanding of ARRS framework including role criteria, claiming process and funding rules

Understanding of DES and funding streams

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the PCN Board

Preparation of year end accounts

External Representation

Represent ABC in external meetings with our member practices, commissioners and other providers. Ensure that the way we present ourselves at meetings aligns with our mission and values, that we provide innovative solutions and deliver effective services. Identify further opportunities to progress ABCs strategy through external connections.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level education or equivalent Professional qualification
Desirable

Management qualification QI Methodology Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of leading delivery of high quality customer service to the health care sector Experience of developing a team of staff and delivering outcomes through others Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians
Desirable

Experience of working in a primary care setting

Other

Essential

Champion of equality and valuing diversity Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems and application in local NHS Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems Understanding of strategic planning approaches
Desirable

Understanding of whole system approach to care Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient-centred care Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate Sound financial acumen and business management skills Ability to establish excellent working relationships Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity Pro-active self-starter able to set and deliver own objectives
Desirable

Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 58,470.14-68,507.09 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Horley RH6 7BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Horley RH6 7BL

Application deadline: 20/07/2025