Senior Finance Manager - Acute & Community

The Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull (BBCS) ICB Cluster is seeking a Senior Finance Manager Acute & Community to join our Finance Directorate. Reporting to the Senior Finance Lead Acute & Community, you will provide expert financial leadership across a portfolio of Acute and Community services, supporting financial sustainability, service transformation and high-quality decision-making.

Working closely with commissioning, contracting, operational and clinical colleagues, you will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting, providing insightful analysis to identify risks, opportunities and drive value for money. You will build strong relationships with providers and stakeholders, supporting contract management and the delivery of strategic objectives., As Senior Finance Manager Acute & Community, you will lead the day-to-day financial management of a portfolio of Acute and Community contracts and budgets, providing expert financial advice, analysis and challenge to support strategic and operational decision-making across the Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull ICB Cluster.

Working closely with commissioning, contracting, operational and clinical colleagues, you will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and complex financial modelling. You will monitor financial performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, support contract negotiations and provide robust financial insight to inform commissioning decisions, service transformation and delivery of financial sustainability.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with NHS providers, Local Authorities and system partners, acting as a trusted finance adviser and supporting contract management, financial governance and performance monitoring. You will ensure compliance with statutory financial duties, NHS guidance and Standing Financial Instructions, while contributing to the development of financial strategies, business cases and continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting and controls.

You will also provide leadership, support and development to colleagues within the Finance Directorate, promoting collaborative working, high professional standards and delivery of the Cluster's strategic priorities.

We're looking for a qualified finance professional with significant NHS financial management experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. In return, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team offering flexible hybrid working, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the health of our communities.

Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB) brings together the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector partners to support 2.7 million people. Our vision is to make the area the healthiest place to live and work by improving life chances and reducing inequalities.