Associate Director of Finance, Contracting, Costing and Income

Job summaryThe Associate Director of Finance,Contracting, Costing and Income, is responsible for leading and developing the Trust's work in relation to:NHS Commissioner Contracts;Delivering an effective service line reporting and costing function;Managing the Trust's contract income position; andDeploying an effective overseas visitor's policy.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will act as a key member of the Trust's Senior Finance Team and be responsible for shaping three fundamental areas of the Finance Department's offering to the wider organisation.Service Line ReviewDelivering an enhanced service line reporting capability, focused on measuring and benchmarking clinical productivity and unwarranted variation Producing market assessment studies for clinical strategy development.Leading the analytical strand of the annual planning programme.Leading analytical activities for NHS Commissioning and Contracting purposesIncome and Overseas Visitors PolicyLeading all key activities to generate contract income information for:o Financial Management Reporting purposes.o Monitoring Clinical Group performance against ODP activity and income planning assumptions.o Administer invoice and reconciliation activities associated with Contracted Commissioners, Overseas Visitors and NCA.NHS Commissioner ContractsLeading an effective Contracting Approach which promotes the Trust's business objectives and those of the wider Health Economy. This involves:o Effective risk management: identifying and monitoring risks and issues, planning how to mitigate/respond to those risks and issues and implement the responses.o Building good relationships: developing a proactive working relationship with Commissioning Colleagues to get business done.About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.DetailsDate posted06 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8dSalary 94,356 to 108,814 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number218-AC-B8D-8205382Job locationsUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementThe post holder will provide effective line management for the Contracting, Income and Overseas and Service Line Review Department.The post holder will provide professional leadership, coaching, and technical / personal development to the staff in the team to ensure that, as a team, they meet the operational and strategic needs of the Trust. To be responsible for recruitment, performance and disciplinary issues as necessary.For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementThe post holder will provide effective line management for the Contracting, Income and Overseas and Service Line Review Department.The post holder will provide professional leadership, coaching, and technical / personal development to the staff in the team to ensure that, as a team, they meet the operational and strategic needs of the Trust. To be responsible for recruitment, performance and disciplinary issues as necessary.For further details please see the attached job description.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level. CCAB qualified. Evidence of continued professional development with particular emphasis on NHS strategy and finance. Experience EssentialThe post holder is expected to have significant experience of NHS Commissioning and Contacting activities, in particular, displaying a strong track record of: ? Applying a risk mind-set and the ability to manage complexity when making decisions. ? Demonstrating resilience, assertiveness and political insight required during stakeholder interactions, while maintaining the ability to build relationships. ? Negotiating and managing NHS Commissioner Contracts. Knowledge EssentialAn in-depth understanding of: ? The NHS Standard Acute Contract, in terms of its scope and the risks and opportunities it presents to helping the organisation achieve its objectives; and ? The NHS Payment System and the direction of reimbursement policy. ? NHS Costing Standards and the direction of NHS costing policy.DesirableWell-developed understanding of Contract Theory and its application to Healthcare. Skills EssentialAnalyses risks and margins of error to make effective decisions on contract risk management strategies. Manages trade-offs and takes calculated risks to achieve organisational objectives. ? Forms a cross functional network; recognises when to involve the right stakeholders and uses their knowledge to make recommendations and decisions on risks and opportunities. ? Reviews and presents conclusions from a wide range of complex evidence and data. ? Collaborates with colleagues in the shaping, development and approval of service developments. ? Sets direction of contract management systems landscape and oversees implementation. Manages resources through designing and ensuring adherence to financial and contract controls. ? Design and ensure adoption of mechanisms which deliver contract outcomes, improve performance and prevent uncontrolled changes to scope. ? Leads in the communication of contract requirements, benefits, progress and risks to internal stakeholders; responds effectively to senior challenge and advises on the organisation's response. ? Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills, challenging and holding stakeholders to accountable to achieve organisational outcomes. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialoMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience Person Specification Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level. CCAB qualified. Evidence of continued professional development with particular emphasis on NHS strategy and finance. Experience EssentialThe post holder is expected to have significant experience of NHS Commissioning and Contacting activities, in particular, displaying a strong track record of: ? Applying a risk mind-set and the ability to manage complexity when making decisions. ? Demonstrating resilience, assertiveness and political insight required during stakeholder interactions, while maintaining the ability to build relationships. ? Negotiating and managing NHS Commissioner Contracts. Knowledge EssentialAn in-depth understanding of: ? The NHS Standard Acute Contract, in terms of its scope and the risks and opportunities it presents to helping the organisation achieve its objectives; and ? The NHS Payment System and the direction of reimbursement policy. ? NHS Costing Standards and the direction of NHS costing policy.DesirableWell-developed understanding of Contract Theory and its application to Healthcare. Skills EssentialAnalyses risks and margins of error to make effective decisions on contract risk management strategies. Manages trade-offs and takes calculated risks to achieve organisational objectives. ? Forms a cross functional network; recognises when to involve the right stakeholders and uses their knowledge to make recommendations and decisions on risks and opportunities. ? Reviews and presents conclusions from a wide range of complex evidence and data. ? Collaborates with colleagues in the shaping, development and approval of service developments. ? Sets direction of contract management systems landscape and oversees implementation. Manages resources through designing and ensuring adherence to financial and contract controls. ? Design and ensure adoption of mechanisms which deliver contract outcomes, improve performance and prevent uncontrolled changes to scope. ? Leads in the communication of contract requirements, benefits, progress and risks to internal stakeholders; responds effectively to senior challenge and advises on the organisation's response. ? Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills, challenging and holding stakeholders to accountable to achieve organisational outcomes. Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours EssentialoMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website