Head of Planning and Strategy

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking ICB, working in collaboration with key partners across a large Integrated Care System.

The post-holder will require excellent communication and analytical skills, in order to develop robust plans, ensure accurate reporting of any in-year variances, and to assist in the delivery of the efficiency agenda, liaising with finance and non-finance professionals within the organisation and the wider-system.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will coordinate the production of the short and medium term financial plans for the ICB and will assist in the production of the plans for the wider system.

They will be responsible for the production of the monthly reporting packs for the system Finance and Performance Committee, liaising with system partners to highlight variances from the system plan and planned mitigations for both revenue and capital.

The post-holder will also be required to work on multi-disciplinary working groups across the system, as part of the system transformation efficiency programme and collaborative working models.

They will manage a small team of staff in the management of the acute portfolio of budgets.

Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System brings together local NHS, councils and voluntary, community and faith sectors to better serve our communities. With a population of circa 1.55 million, our vision is for BSOL to be the healthiest place to live and work, driving equity in life chances and health outcomes for everyone. For an chance to be part of the fantastic opportunity we have as an Integrated Care System, apply for this role today.

As a member of our system you will actively demonstrate system values in all that you do. You will be driven to address health inequalities and create an environment that is inclusive for all people.

In return NHS Birmingham and Solihull can offer you the opportunity to thrive and develop in a team that is supportive, ambitious and inclusive. You will have plenty of opportunities to build your skills and experience, with a chance to work with colleagues across our five Provider Trusts, two Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England to truly effect change and add value.

We know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation and are committed to challenging discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all, being a fair and inclusive employer, and creating a place of work in which all of us feel we belong.