Head of Finance - Mental Health & Community - Band 8C

The Head of Finance-Mental Health& Community will report to the Deputy Director of Finance Mental Health & Community (Out of Hospital) andfocuseson business partnering,providing expert 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., The postholder willoperatewith a matrix of portfolio responsibilities and will spend their time predominantly onthe following areas:

• 1. Develop annual financial plans; aligned to ICB medium-term plans.
• 1. Leadership for the ICB's in-year financial management, ensuring delivery of annual financial plans and statutory duties; inc. budgeting, efficiency,performance and risk
• 1. Produce high-quality, integrated monthly finance reports;focussing on assured delivery and risk management.
• 1. Provide expert advice and financial inputs to contract development,management and performance reporting
• 1. Adjust allocations and spending plans to remain within control totals.
• 1. Support joint commissioning and pooled budgets with local authorities (e.g. Better Care Fund).
• 1. Provide high-quality financial advice to the CFO, Executive Directors, and programme leads on in-year budgetary issues and cost pressures.
• 1. Support development and delivery of efficiency and cost-improvement programmes
• 1. Ensure compliance with relevant NHS England requirements relating to in-year financial monitoring
• 1. Support the development of new financial frameworks for emerging models such as neighbourhoods,alliance sand collaboratives.

The post holder maybe required to carry out other duties as required, in line with their skills and experience.

The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has the responsibility to decide what health 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,families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives.