Finance Manager - Acute & Community

The Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull (BBCS) ICB Cluster is seeking a Finance Manager Acute & Community to join our Finance Directorate. Reporting to the Senior Finance Lead ,we are looking for an individual educated to degree level in a related subject (or equivalent qualification) with significant NHS financial management experience, CCAB or CIMA professional qualification or extensive practical experience to an equivalent level. You will be responsible for providing support to Birmingham & Solihull and Black Country Cluster to ensure the delivery of financial information and advice across various budgets in the Acute and Community portfolio to support effective management control and decision making, enabling the organisations to plan, monitor, report and use its financial resources in an effective and efficient manner, and which facilitates the achievement of the business objectives and statutory duties. The post holder will also have to operate as part of the wider finance team which means that the focus of work may be varied as business needs dictate, therefore a flexible approach to work is required. In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

• Commissioning for Value and Outcomes
• Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace
• Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways
• Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity
• Advancing Health Equity
• Integrated Partnership, As Finance Manager Acute and Community, you will provide financial management, advice and analysis across budgets within the Acute and Community portfolio. You will support financial planning, monitoring, forecasting and reporting, enabling informed decision-making, financial control and delivery of organisational objectives.
You will manage complex financial and forecasting models, coordinate reporting, set and monitor budgets, identify cost pressures and develop mitigating actions. Working with commissioners, contracting, planning and strategic investment teams, you will support contract negotiations, financial recovery and savings plans, transformational business cases and new models of care. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information, investigate variances and develop solutions. You will provide specialist financial advice and present analysis to senior managers, committees and stakeholders, including NHS providers and partners. You will negotiate on complex and sensitive issues, ensuring contract values remain within available resources and deliver value for money. You will contribute to financial strategy, service improvement, maintain accurate financial records, support statutory accounts and provide guidance to colleagues. The role requires a flexible, collaborative and proactive approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and a commitment to improving outcomes.

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.