Job summaryThe Head of Finance-MentalHealth& Communitywill report to theDeputy Director of Finance MentalHealth & Community (Out ofHospital)andfocuseson business partnering,providingexpert advice to Executive Directors, budget managers and programme leads. The role will support robust financial planning, management and reporting working very closely with contracting and procurement teams and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder willoperatewith a matrix of portfolio responsibilities and will spend their timepredominantly onthe following areas: Develop annual financial plans; aligned to ICB medium-term plans.
Leadership for the ICB's in-yearfinancial management, ensuring delivery of annual financial plans and statutory duties; inc. budgeting, efficiency,performanceand riskProduce high-quality, integrated monthly financereports;focussing on assured delivery and risk management.
Provide expert advice and financial inputs to contract development,managementand performance reportingAdjust allocations and spending plans to remain within control totals.
Support joint commissioning and pooled budgets with local authorities (e.g. Better Care Fund).Providehigh-quality financial advice to the CFO, Executive Directors, and programme leads on in-year budgetary issues and cost pressures.
Support development and delivery of efficiency and cost-improvement programmesEnsure compliance with relevant NHS England requirements relating to in-year financial monitoringSupport the development of new financial frameworks for emerging models such as neighbourhoods,alliancesand collaboratives.
The post holder maybe requiredto carry out other duties asrequired, in line with their skills and experience.
About usThe Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide whathealth services are needed in Surrey and Sussex and set out how they'll be provided, making sure hospitals, primary care, and other services work together, rather than in silos, for the benefit of everyone in the community. NHS Surrey Heartlands and Sussex ICB achieve this byworking in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers,familiesand the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.
DetailsDate posted28 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary
79,504 to 91,609 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number256-SH-8031818-4-1Job locationsTBCSurreyGU21 5BHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description. This role profile and person specification is a broad reflection of current duties, but it is not exhaustive. It will be regularly reviewed to reflect priorities and developments during the on-going appraisal andperformance review process.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see Job Description. This role profile and person specification is a broad reflection of current duties, but it is not exhaustive. It will be regularly reviewed to reflect priorities and developments during the on-going appraisal andperformance review process. Person Specification
Analytical
EssentialAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solutionDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level. Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
EssentialEducated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalentEvidence of post qualifying and continuing professional developmentMust have an understanding of the background to and aims of current health and care policies, priorities and strategy in ICBS and appreciate the implications of this on engagementShould have an appreciation of the relationship between key systems partners, including County Council and wider regional and national bodies e.g., NHSE.Member of relevant professional body
Communication & Relationship Skills
EssentialDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level. Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Management Skills
EssentialAbilities for financial and staff management
Planning Skills
EssentialEvidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Physical Skills
EssentialWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Equality & Diversity
EssentialWill consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda.
Autonomy
EssentialMust be able to use initiative to Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Interpreting national policy for implementation
Financial and Physical Resources
EssentialPreviously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Other
EssentialTeam working skillsSelf-motivatedAbility to move between details and the bigger picture. Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values. Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and developAbility to demonstrate the NHS and ICS values and behaviours in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, patients and service users.
Person Specification
Analytical
EssentialAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems in relation to project or service delivery. Ability to understand a broad range of complex information quickly and making decisions where opinions differ/no obvious solutionDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level. Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Knowledge, Training and Experience
EssentialEducated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalentEvidence of post qualifying and continuing professional developmentMust have an understanding of the background to and aims of current health and care policies, priorities and strategy in ICBS and appreciate the implications of this on engagementShould have an appreciation of the relationship between key systems partners, including County Council and wider regional and national bodies e.g., NHSE.Member of relevant professional body
Communication & Relationship Skills
EssentialDeveloped communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level. Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts. Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others.
Management Skills
EssentialAbilities for financial and staff management
Planning Skills
EssentialEvidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Physical Skills
EssentialWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
Equality & Diversity
EssentialWill consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda.
Autonomy
EssentialMust be able to use initiative to Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales Interpreting national policy for implementation
Financial and Physical Resources
EssentialPreviously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
Other
EssentialTeam working skillsSelf-motivatedAbility to move between details and the bigger picture.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values.
Embrace change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and developAbility to demonstrate the NHS and ICS values and behaviours in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, patients and service users.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Sussex ICBAddressTBCSurreyGU21 5BHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey and Sussex ICBAddressTBCSurreyGU21 5BHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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