Head of Finance - Specialised / Health & Justice Commissioning

Specialised services deemed suitable for delegation are due to be transferred to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the South East Region from April 2025 with the Specialised Commissioning Finance team providing a financial service through a Hub model. The successful applicant will play a significant role in preparing for delegation and supporting finance staff through the transition. The postholder as part of the Commissioning Hub will support ICBs to deliver the benefits of more integrated commissioning.,

• Senior oversight and input on financial planning, advice and reporting on Specialised Services and Health & Justice (H&J) commissioning budgets
• Lead the Specialised Services and H&J Commissioning finance team to support the Commissioning Directorate in the preparation of commissioning strategies, business cases and services specifications
• Responsible for the creation of systems and processes, to ensure the effective financial management of specialised and health & justice budgets. This will include effective budget setting for Specialised Commissioning (SC) and Health & Justice, provision of monthly monitoring, forecasting and effective Risk Management.
• Act as a key point of contact with ICB finance teams for SC services once delegated and provide information to ICBs that is clear, accurate and timely for these services., NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
  
  We are looking for a Head of Finance - Specialised & Health & Justice Commissioning who is highly motivated, talented, and well organised to lead the Specialised Commissioning and Health & Justice Finance Team.
  
  The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose 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.