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Head of cura finance

Horley
NHS
Finance
Posted: 9 July
Offer description

Job summary

Alliance for Better Care is a membership organisation and community interest company with an ambitious vision that is rooted in relationships with its practices and communities. ABC has developed a highly valued financial service which is offered to Practices, PCNs and Federations beyond the borders of our own membership. This service is provided by an expert team who will need ongoing support for its growth and development. The Head of CURA Finance is a key part of that team that holds accountability for sustaining and supporting our consultancy finance functions, focusing on profit growth, customer satisfaction and team management. This role reports to the AD for Finance and Corporate Services who holds the overall responsibility for the continued success of this service.

Main duties of the job

Senior Leadership Team Function

The ability to work across the SLT and ensure that the management of the CURA finance function can be effectively delivered within our Operations, Transformation or Enabling functions is key to this role. Therefore, forming strong working relationships with other members of the SLT and understanding their overall position and capacity is crucial to the success of the role.

Strategy Development Business Planning

Business generation - strategic vision for growth maintaining high quality service delivery

Maintain and grow relationships with AISMA accountants

Overall responsibility for efficiency and profitability of department

Overall responsibility for the management accountant and bookkeeping team

Annual budgeting

Contracts

Knowledge of Xero

Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic priorities.

Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario planning to support agile decision-making.

About us

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.

We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£58,470.14 to £68,507.09 a year per annum dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0141-25-0050

Job locations

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Job description Job responsibilities

Partnership Accounts

Prior Shares

Drawings allocation

NHS Pensions - Estimate Pensionable Pay, Type 1 and 2 certificate, EOY liabilities

Performers List requirements

Current, Property and Capital Accounts

GP practice funding - GMS, LCS, Public Health, CQRS, PPA, Retainer/Mat/Locum Claims process

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Preparation of year end accounts

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the Partnership Board

PCN Accounts

Understanding of ARRS framework including role criteria, claiming process and funding rules

Understanding of DES and funding streams

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the PCN Board

Preparation of year end accounts

External Representation

Represent ABC in external meetings with our member practices, commissioners and other providers. Ensure that the way we present ourselves at meetings aligns with our mission and values, that we provide innovative solutions and deliver effective services. Identify further opportunities to progress ABCs strategy through external connections.

Please see full Job Description attached for further duties.

Job description Job responsibilities

Partnership Accounts

Prior Shares

Drawings allocation

NHS Pensions - Estimate Pensionable Pay, Type 1 and 2 certificate, EOY liabilities

Performers List requirements

Current, Property and Capital Accounts

GP practice funding - GMS, LCS, Public Health, CQRS, PPA, Retainer/Mat/Locum Claims process

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Preparation of year end accounts

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the Partnership Board

PCN Accounts

Understanding of ARRS framework including role criteria, claiming process and funding rules

Understanding of DES and funding streams

Annual budgeting

Monthly management accounts reporting including Balance Sheet controls and reconciliation

Ability to present clear and concise financial position to the PCN Board

Preparation of year end accounts

External Representation

Represent ABC in external meetings with our member practices, commissioners and other providers. Ensure that the way we present ourselves at meetings aligns with our mission and values, that we provide innovative solutions and deliver effective services. Identify further opportunities to progress ABCs strategy through external connections.

Please see full Job Description attached for further duties.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Degree level education or equivalent
* Professional qualification
Desirable
* Management qualification
* QI Methodology Qualification
Experience Essential
* Experience of leading delivery of high quality customer service to the health care sector
* Experience of developing a team of staff and delivering outcomes through others
* Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians
Desirable
* Experience of working in a primary care setting
Other Essential
* Champion of equality and valuing diversity
* Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Knowledge Essential
* Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems and application in local NHS
* Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency
* Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems
* Understanding of strategic planning approaches
Desirable
* Understanding of whole system approach to care
* Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities
* Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient-centred care
* Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate
* Sound financial acumen and business management skills
* Ability to establish excellent working relationships
* Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity
* Pro-active self-starter able to set and deliver own objectives
Desirable
* Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Degree level education or equivalent
* Professional qualification
Desirable
* Management qualification
* QI Methodology Qualification
Experience Essential
* Experience of leading delivery of high quality customer service to the health care sector
* Experience of developing a team of staff and delivering outcomes through others
* Experience of working with range of professionals including senior clinicians
Desirable
* Experience of working in a primary care setting
Other Essential
* Champion of equality and valuing diversity
* Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
Knowledge Essential
* Understanding of stages of project management and effectives methods of tracking a project
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages and clinical systems and application in local NHS
* Knowledge of service development to improve quality and efficiency
* Knowledge of Primary Care IT systems
* Understanding of strategic planning approaches
Desirable
* Understanding of whole system approach to care
* Understanding of primary care contracting and payment methods
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrable leadership and collaborative working qualities
* Motivates and inspires colleagues to provide patient-centred care
* Ability to work flexibly, use initiative, prioritise workload and delegate
* Sound financial acumen and business management skills
* Ability to establish excellent working relationships
* Change management skills and ability to cope with stress and ambiguity
* Pro-active self-starter able to set and deliver own objectives
Desirable
* Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

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