Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance to join the ICB, supporting the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial in leading all aspects of the finance function. The role spans costing and productivity, business partnering, financial management and statutory accounts, requiring a skilled expert able to deliver confidently and deputise when needed. A strong business partner, the post holder will work flexibly to develop innovative approaches that support new ways of working and enable new care models. They will oversee Planning and Productivity, Business Partnering, Financial Management and Financial Services teams, and work closely with the Directors of Commercial and Capital and Estates as part of the wider leadership team. The role requires providing strategic and operational financial leadership across organisational and system priorities, offering expert accounting and business insight, and presenting complex financial information clearly to clinical and nonclinical colleagues. Working autonomously, the Director of Finance will help negotiate, agree and deliver the ICB strategy, bringing partners together across multiple programmes and overseeing resource contributions. As the finance function evolves, the post holder will support the shift to Neighbourhood Health, develop new payment models, focus on outcomes based commissioning and drive value based improvements. Core Responsibilities The post holder will hold a CCAB qualification and work closely with the Deputy Directors across the Finance and Commercial function to support multidisciplinary teams. As a result, you will demonstrate exemplary management skills, capable of bringing cohesion to a team with common aims and objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop and implement policy and / or service developments related to Finance. Translating high-level policy commitments from NHS strategies, including the ICB strategy and the 10 Year Health Plan, into programmes that will deliver improved outcomes and sustainable services for the local population. Accountability for the financial control environment of the organisation, working with the Associate Directors and Heads of Finance to ensure that appropriate Standing Financial Instructions, Standing orders, financial policies and procedures are in place. Drive change within the finance team, championing the move to focusing on trends, forecasting and run rates and ensuring processes are in place to deliver the shift to earlier reporting cycles. Provision of expert financial advice and analysis as required to support the Executive Committee and Board in decision making. Lead the development of Financial Strategy for the ICB.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details regarding the role *Interviews will be held on 12 March 2026* Person Specification Experience

Extensive experience of working at a senior level in a relevant healthcare environment (NHS or other) and across complex health and care systems with demonstrable impact. Knowledge of the health, care and local government landscape, including relevant legislation, policies and guidance and an understanding of the political dynamics of healthcare. Evidence of ability to set and manage complex budgets to deliver corporate requirements and within health and care financial frameworks.

Strategy and Analysis

Experience working at a strategic level, including evidence of use of analytical and problem solving skills to address complex problems, ability to recognise policy implications and how to manage potential competing priorities / interests in developing strategies. Extensive experience translating complex information into clear communications for a wide range of audiences. Demonstrable experience in scoping and delivering effective evaluations of programmes and interventions, including understanding relevant data and evaluation tools and methods for formal and informal evaluations.

Governance and Assurance

Previous experience of leading projects that require collective decision making and how to negotiate success in those situations. A strong understanding of the role and importance of effective corporate governance, balancing the need to seek relevant board and executive support for decisions with the ability to work autonomously to drive delivery of decisions.

Qualifications

Educated to Masters level (relevant focus) or equivalent managerial experience. Evidence of sustained commitment to continuing professional development. CCAB Qualified.

Personal Attributes and Values

Takes personal responsibility and works with a high level of integrity. Listens to and appreciates the complexity of a range of views, adopt effective questioning techniques and an ability to negotiate. Energy, flexibility and resilience, with an ability to adapt and respond to complex and constantly changing environments.

People and Culture

Experience in building and maintaining high functioning teams, including recognising and promoting talent, as well as appropriately dealing with under-performance, when necessary. A proven track record of compassionate leadership and experience in promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity. A commitment to continuous improvement, organisation learning and achieving positive outcomes for all staff, patients, service users and carers working in line with the NHS People Promise.

Partnership and Communities

Experience of working across organisational boundaries in the development and delivery of complex programmes. Experience in working on programmes that require cross-organisation collaboration, and an understanding of the concept and aims of whole system working. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, experience in successfully managing conflict, finding compromise and building consensus.

Employer Details NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board Seax House Victoria Road South Chelmsford Essex CM1 1QH EEO Statement We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence. #J-18808-Ljbffr