We have an exciting opportunity at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS). Our staff collectively see thousands of people every day in community hospitals, health clinics, schools, children's centres and in patients' own homes. They also do something else very special they are responsible for turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.

The integrated Finance and Business Intelligence (FBI) directorate is recruiting a Financial Management and Planning Manager, responsible for the overall management and performance of the operational delivery functions of FBI, including financial management and accountancy, ensuring the function meets its statutory NHS responsibilities. It will ensure all statutory frameworks, compliance and standards such as planning processes, contracts, and reporting are operated and adhered to, and that products are high quality and timely. It will ensure there is a 'so what' to monitoring and reporting, taking a continuous improvement approach to in-year improvements and developments to improve patient outcomes.

Roles are based at LCHS HQ, Lincoln, however we operate a hybrid working approach, blending office and home working. As a senior leader it is expected that you will have a visible presence in the organisation including time each week at HQ.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multi-skilled, integrated senior leadership team, the Financial Management and Planning Manager will be responsible for ensuring high quality, sustainable service delivery including financial sustainability, effective performance, and ensuring continuous improvements in the delivery of LCHS services through operational and tactical portfolio management. The Financial Management and Planning Manager will have a short to medium term focus but with an eye to the future, working in partnership with colleagues across the directorate's tactical and strategic functions to ensure operational decisions are based on these insights.

The role is responsible for ensuring that we use our data infrastructure and intelligence products to proactively drive decisions around financial sustainability, planning, performance improvements and patient outcomes, taking joint ownership of results with our clinical and corporate partners.

In line with our 5-year strategy, the role will ensure operational functions are automated wherever possible to ensure resource can be focused on value adding activities that make a difference to our partners and stakeholders.

About us

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.

At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.

LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.

We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from non-NHS candidates including public, private and third sector.

Please see the attached job description which provides further detail on the roles, and the key responsibilities. We have a strong and established behavioural framework which underpins what we do, and how we do it. This is the LCHS Way

You will be a strong all-round manager of budgets, people, processes, relationships, and self. However, we are looking for more than a credible professional with solid technical skills. We are looking for someone who can deliver through people and teams you will be able to remove the barriers and bureaucracy to allow others to achieve without fixing it for them. You will be resourceful, resilient, confident, and have excellent judgement able to overcome challenges and motivate others. You will be an analytical, methodical problem solver who is able to think about things differently. You will be a fan of process BUT to improve effectiveness i.e., not looking for perfection.

You will have an outcomes-focus with a clear line of sight to patient, maintaining this connection for your team. You will be able to turn the micro into macro envisioning the medium to long-term impact of short-term decisions. Your focus will be on delivery no matter what, no excuses, while taking people with you and maintaining relationships. You will be consistent, even temperament, with a sense of proportionality.

You will be responsible to act as a role model for leadership, living and promoting the LCHS Way. You will be expected to support and encourage others to reach their full potential by creating an environment of empowerment through adopting a culture of freedom coupled with accountability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional finance qualification to Masters level
• Registration with a professional body or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD

Desirable

• Project management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop strategies, financial models, business plans, advice in areas where expert opinion differs
• Ability to analyse performance of areas of activity in relation to targets and strategic objectives
• Ability to prioritise workload for the function, use own initiative and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Skills developed in an NHS context

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of improvement skills and techniques to support change
• Understanding of organisational performance frameworks
• Working knowledge of board governance arrangements

Desirable

• Knowledge in an NHS context

Experience

Essential

• Experience of successfully implementing and managing performance management systems
• Costing and contracting experience at a senior level
• Leadership and management of a team to facilitate delivery of team objectives

Desirable

• NHS experience at a senior level

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive, facilitative manner to bring about the required
• Ability to travel across the county

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust

Address

Beech House

Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7JH

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