Senior Management Accountant - Mental Health

South West London ICB is looking to recruit a Senior Management Accountant to be a crucial part of the Financial Management team. This is an exciting role which will play a critical role in ensuring that the ICB achieves its financial targets and achieves value for money in its commissioning activities. You will be part of a small financial management team and responsible to the Head of Financial Management for All Age Continuing Care &Mental Health. Key aspects of this role will be:

• Providing a professional and timely financial reporting service that responds to the needs of budget holders.
• Assisting in the process to set budgets for the ICB.
• Providing appropriate financial training and support to non-financial managers.
Main duties of the job The post holder for the role will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: Financial managemento Providing monthly budget reports and financial forecasts to specified commissioning managers in line with the financial reporting timetable.o Identifying key risks in the areas of responsibility and ensures that these are communicated to budget holders and the Head of Financial Management. Financial planningo Prepare budget information for specified commissioning managers. Financial governance and controlo Ensure that budget holders are aware of and are complying with the ICBs Prime Financial Policies.o Respond to audit reports relating to areas of responsibility and assists in the implementation of audit recommendations.

The core purpose of SWL ICB is to improve the health of our population and ensure access to consistently high-quality services. Overseeing a budget of £4.3bn we hold accountability for ensuring the best use of the health budget for SW London's population in order to improve health and healthcare, both now and in the future.