Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Analytical
Ability to assist in the analysis of complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Analytical
Demonstrate a capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Analytical
Numerate and able to understand detailed financial issues combined with good analytical skills
- Analytical
Experience of assisting in setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures
- Analytical
Some knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Studying or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Some experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Some experience in communications and stakeholder management
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Basic knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Previous experience in similar role in public sector
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Good communicator, good level of written and report writing and presentation skills; ability to be able to construct clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately.
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Some understanding of efficient and effective project and programme management
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Basic skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Basic skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Basic skills for project management
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Communication & Relationship Skills
Basic skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Working with and reporting to the Finance Manager – Mental Health the Finance Assistant – Mental Health to focus on business partnering, in the provision of 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.
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract to support the Finance team.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will operate with a matrix of portfolio responsibilities and will spend their time predominantly on the following areas: 1. Assist in the development of annual financial plans; aligned to ICB medium-term plans. 2. Provide additional leadership for the ICB’s in-year financial management, ensuring delivery of annual financial plans and statutory duties; inc. budgeting, efficiency, performance and risk 3. Assist in the production of high-quality, integrated monthly finance reports; focussing on assured delivery and risk management. 4. Working with the Finance Senior Manager – Mental Health in the provision of expert advice and financial inputs to contract development, management and performance reporting 5. Adjust allocations and spending plans to remain within control totals. 6. Support joint commissioning and pooled budgets with local authorities (e.g. Better Care Fund). 7. Provide high-quality financial advice together with the Finance Manager – Mental Health, to the CFO, Executive Directors, and programme leads on in-year budgetary issues and cost pressures. 8. Support in the development and delivery of efficiency and cost-improvement programmes 9. Ensure compliance with relevant NHS England requirements relating to in-year financial monitoring 10. Support in the development of new financial frameworks for emerging models such as neighbourhoods, alliances and collaboratives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details please see job description attached.
The job description is an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role, and the job specification is an outline of the skills, experience and qualities needed. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
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This advert is for Finance Assistant - Mental Health with NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board in TBC, Lewes, BN7 2FZ, Surrey. It is listed as a Band 4 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term 6 months). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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