Head Of Finance

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and proactive finance professional to join our team at BHNC. This is a permanent full-time role. Part-time working will be considered. Hybrid working is considered but must meet the needs of the office.

This is a key role within the organisation, providing leadership and direction to the financial team (4 members) and support to the SMT including CEO and PCN Clinical Directors. This role is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, reporting, reserves management and cost improvement plans performance monitoring. The role includes coordinating mandatory submissions, delivering high-quality financial planning, and providing expert support across the organisation. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to influence senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders in support of the organisation's financial sustainability agenda.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will represent the organisation at system-level relevant groups (PCN / Acute trusts / ICB), contributing to collaborative planning, assurance, and performance processes.
• They will also contribute to Internal and External Audit activities.
• The post holder will oversee the delivery of timely reconciled financial reporting across all service lines, ensuring forecasts and early escalations of any negative trends.
• Maintain accurate budgets including sources of income and application of costs, monthly P&L accounts as well as cash flow for:

• BHNC Preventative services
• Primary Care / Community Services
• Urgent Care services
• PCNs (Core PCN services and ARRS)

About us:

Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC) is a GP Federation supporting the 20 Bexley Practices/4 PCNs who are working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bexley residents, covering over 260,000 patients.

Organisational Values/Objectives:

The goals of BHNC are to work strategically with all Bexley Primary Care Networks (PCNs), to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BHNC aims to improve the morale of PCNs/general practice in Bexley, by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BHNC will make a positive impact on the medical services in Bexley, by working closely with the CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.

Safeguarding Statement:

At Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care (BHNC), we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in our activities. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the adults, children and young people we work with and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job responsibilities:

The post holder will represent the organisation at system-level relevant groups (PCN / Acute trusts / ICB), contributing to collaborative planning, assurance, and performance processes. They will also contribute to Internal and External Audit activities. The post holder will oversee the delivery of timely reconciled financial reporting across all service lines, ensuring forecasts and early escalations of any negative trends.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal Relationships: BHNC Board, PCN Clinical Directors & Chairs, PCN Governing Body Members, BHNC Senior Management Team, Bexley Practice Managers, BHNC Training Hub.
• External Organisations: Kent and Medway ICB, Bexley Provider organisations, Voluntary Services, BHNC Accountants, NHSE.

Personal/Professional Development:

• Participate in an annual personal and direct reports performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Participate in any training programme implemented by the management team.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
• Assess own performance and development and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification:

• Ability to use financial management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work as a team.

Qualifications:

• Professionally qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA etc).
• Education to degree level or equivalent management experience.
• Demonstrates ability to lead and develop a team.
• Demonstrates ability to train non-finance staff.