Head of Finance - Commissioning and Benchmarking

This is a 6 month interim assignment

Client Details

My client is an NHS body based in Cardiff

Description

The job purpose is to lead the NHS body in managing provider activity and agreements (for out of area patients) and the financial commissioning aspects of the organisation (resident) activity. This relates to the Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC), LHBs and non-Welsh commissioners. This includes Long Term Agreements (LTAs), high-cost exclusions and non-contracted activity. The role will provide assistance and leadership where necessary in the negotiation and management of the Health Care Agreements for the provision and commissioning of specialist services to/from (JCC) and other Health Boards. The post holder will ensure systems are in place to monitor activity and financial performance - flagging trends and developments that may impact on the UHBs financial forecast position.

Profile

Professional qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA

NHS experience is essential

Specialist expertise and experience of the NHS costing & commissioning processes and systems.

In depth knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies

Specialist knowledge and experience of financial management and business and strategic planning.

Experience of negotiating and dealing with difficult situations of conflict.

A proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives.

Significant managerial experience of managing people and staff.

Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation

Evidence of successfully influencing senior clinicians and other professionals and working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Offer

An initial 6 month interim assignment

Salary up to £387 per day via an umbrella organisation

hybrid working from Cardiff. 5 days in the office every 10

immediate start