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- Prif leoliad
- Finance
- Gradd
- Salary Ranges: 45,420 - 51,974
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- GPA-7596545
- Cyflogwr
- Nottingham City General Practice Alliance
- Math o gyflogwr
- General Practice
- Gwefan
- Parliament Street
- Tref
- Nottingham
- Cyflog
- Dependent on experience
- Yn cau
- 23/11/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Head of PCN Finance
Salary Ranges: 45,420 - 51,974
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Head of PCN Finance is the principal business finance partner to PCN leadership and PCN boards providing advice, information and support regarding financial decision making.
Working with the Finance Director you will lead the finance team in ensuring a holistic and effective approach to both PCN and NCGPA finance administration by developing a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Finance Leadership: Advise PCN Clinical Directors and transformation leads; deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting (budgets, cashflows, ARRS projections).
- Financial Operations: Oversee bookkeeping, year-end processes, ARRS claims, NWRS submissions, and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Governance & Representation: Champion financial integrity at PCN board and NCGPA governance meetings; maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing finance team; ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to controls.
- Payroll & Pensions: Manage payroll and NHS pension processes; act as key contact for GP pension administration.
- Practice Finance: Oversee reimbursable claims, PCSE reconciliations, and utilities contracts.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in end-to-end finance management and team leadership.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence decision-making.
- Expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and NHS frameworks.
- Advanced Excel and accounting systems knowledge (QuickBooks/Xero).
- Ability to drive process improvements and manage competing priorities.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Formed in 2016, NCGPA is a vibrant GP federation supporting over 30 practices across Nottingham, serving more than 400,000 patients.
We champion collaboration, resilience, and innovation in general practice, sharing expertise and resources to help our teams thrive. From our city-centre hub, we run practices, support PCN teams, and deliver city-wide services.
Our mission is rooted in person-centred care, tackling health inequalities, and nurturing a sustainable workforce. With a caring ethos and ambitious vision, we’re proud to support Nottingham’s diverse communities and create a brighter future for primary care.
Find out further information by visiting our website https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/who-are-we/
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PCN Finance
· Serve as the strategic finance partner to PCN Clinical Directors and transformation leads, providing expert advice and financial analysis.
· Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including budgets, cashflows, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, and ARRS projections.
· Ensure timely and accurate submission of ARRS claims and reconciliation of income and expenditure. Undertaking or overseeing monthly submissions of NWRS reports and maintenance of staff records.
· Oversee and undertake PCN bookkeeping and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
· Manage PCN financial distributions and monthly charges in line with service level agreements.
· Represent finance at PCN board meetings and maintain strong relationships with Practice Managers, ICB, and workforce leads.
Finance Team Leadership & Governance
· Work with the Finance Director lead and develop the finance team to deliver excellence and efficiency in finance administration for both PCNs and NCGPA.
· Operational oversight of all NCGPA and PCN finance processes ensuring financial controls and safeguards are adhered to.
· Actively manage the finance team to achieve high attendance, low absenteeism, and low turnover and compliance with NCGPA’s policies and procedures.
· Take an active role in the financial controls of the organisation through delegated authorities, payment approvals and internal audit activities.
· Undertake liaison with NCGPA’s accountants/auditors.
Payroll and Pensions (PCN & NCGPA)
· Oversee payroll and pension processes for PCN and NCGPA staff, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
· Act as a key point of contact for GP pension administration, including PCSE submissions and adjustments.
· Provide guidance and support to the Finance Officer on payroll and NHS pension matters.
Practice Finance
· Manage reimbursable claims and reconciliation to PCSE payments, ensuring accurate entry into accounting systems. Overviewing PCSE payments.
· Update utilities contracts as appropriate.
Other Duties
· Undertake an annual update of NCGPA’s insurance policy and interim claims, making ad hoc adjustments as required and keeping track of notifiable events.
· Represent finance within the governance structure of NCGPA participating in regular governance meetings.
· Other duties that may be required to support the relationship between NCGPA and the PCN’s such as organisation of and attendance at monthly City Leads meetings.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level 4 or AAT Technician or part qualified CIMA/CCAB or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- Full CCAB or equivalent
- Degree level qualified
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Working in a small business finance and/or accounting environment with experience of managing the finance process from end-to-end
- Significant experience of finance team management and development
- Finance business process transformation experience
- Face to face finance business partner experience, working with challenging and demanding customers
- Experience of working with QuickBooks or Xero or similar accounting systems
- Experience of producing management accounts in complex environments
- Experience of billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and revenue recognition
- Experience of using automation and BI in process improvement
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of producing accounts for Primary Care Networks
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to build and transform teams, developing others to ensure efficient and robust processes and controls
- Ability to manage conflicting issues assertively and sensitively
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and work through others to meet deadlines
- Ability to problem solve and support others in resolving problems
- Understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
- Knowledge of accounting standards pertaining to small businesses
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understanding of Primary Care Networks and the relevant financial frameworks
- Awareness of the wider NHS financial system
- Awareness of local NHS finance issues
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to use own initiative when appropriate
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to challenge and be challenged
- Ability to motivate self and to work as part of a team
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Other requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
Meini prawf dymunol
- Car driver/owner with sole use of vehicle for business use insurance
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lyn Kent
- Teitl y swydd
- Finance Director
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Nottingham City General Practice Alliance yn Gwasanaethau Gweinyddol neu bob sector

