Finance Manager

Main Purpose of the Post To Work as an integral part of the Management Team to ensure that the PCN operates in a profitable and cost-effective manner in keeping with the financial aspirations of the PCN Board members Support the Management Team in the provision of timely and accurate financial information and advice Be responsible for the analysis of the adverse/favorable movements between budgets and actual income/expenditure as part of the performance management process Have significant involvement in the annual budget setting process and ongoing in year budget maintenance / reconciliation Assist in identifying potential areas of cost and/or performance improvement and also the ongoing monitoring of such plans once implemented, particularly in the initiation/early stages and an annual review Provide ongoing financial advice and support and answer queries arising from the financial reports and produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required Provide information as requested by members of the management team/board Organisational Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and management accounts. Monitor PCN budgets and expenditure, ensuring effective financial control. Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for the PCN Board. Support budget setting, financial forecasting, and year-end processes. Monitor and report on PCN DES funding, ARRS funding, and other income streams. Liaise with member practices, accountants, payroll providers, and external stakeholders. Provide financial analysis and advice to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with NHS financial requirements and governance standards. Support the preparation of business cases and funding applications. Attend Board meetings and present financial information as required. Operational Responsibilities Record-keeping Cash-flow monitoring and forecasting Prepare regular forecasts and reports to the Board members Purchase and Sales Ledger processing Manage and monitor PAYE for PCN and extended access staff and maintain appropriate records Pensions Management Prepare monthly budget reports Manage Practice accounts; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the PCN accountant Ensure systems are in place and followed for invoicing for private services Ensure effective systems are in place to minimise and chase up bad debts Assess on costs for in-house providers and implement system for payment Manage appropriate systems for handling and recording of cash/cheques and petty cash Analyse and pay locum fees, enabling individual responsibilities at the end of each year. To ensure timely and accurate information for and attend PCN meetings. General Responsibilities Any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the Operations manager/board members To carry out all duties in a professional and confidential manner and adhere to all PCN protocols, policies and guidelines at all times To assist in ensuring management team objectives are met Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract, and demonstrate behaviour in line with the PCN values as outlined in the Person Specification Follow all PCN Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but to indicate the main areas of responsibility. It may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer, the responsibility for review and modification of duties. Suggestions and discussions are welcome. The manner in which tasks are executed is of paramount importance, both in the staff acceptance of the Post Holders managerial status and to the smooth running of the PCN. Job description Job responsibilities Main Purpose of the Post To Work as an integral part of the Management Team to ensure that the PCN operates in a profitable and cost-effective manner in keeping with the financial aspirations of the PCN Board members Support the Management Team in the provision of timely and accurate financial information and advice Be responsible for the analysis of the adverse/favorable movements between budgets and actual income/expenditure as part of the performance management process Have significant involvement in the annual budget setting process and ongoing in year budget maintenance / reconciliation Assist in identifying potential areas of cost and/or performance improvement and also the ongoing monitoring of such plans once implemented, particularly in the initiation/early stages and an annual review Provide ongoing financial advice and support and answer queries arising from the financial reports and produce ad hoc reports and analysis as required Provide information as requested by members of the management team/board Organisational Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and management accounts. Monitor PCN budgets and expenditure, ensuring effective financial control. Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for the PCN Board. Support budget setting, financial forecasting, and year-end processes. Monitor and report on PCN DES funding, ARRS funding, and other income streams. Liaise with member practices, accountants, payroll providers, and external stakeholders. Provide financial analysis and advice to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with NHS financial requirements and governance standards. Support the preparation of business cases and funding applications. Attend Board meetings and present financial information as required. Operational Responsibilities Record-keeping Cash-flow monitoring and forecasting Prepare regular forecasts and reports to the Board members Purchase and Sales Ledger processing Manage and monitor PAYE for PCN and extended access staff and maintain appropriate records Pensions Management Prepare monthly budget reports Manage Practice accounts; submit year-end figures promptly and liaise with the PCN accountant Ensure systems are in place and followed for invoicing for private services Ensure effective systems are in place to minimise and chase up bad debts Assess on costs for in-house providers and implement system for payment Manage appropriate systems for handling and recording of cash/cheques and petty cash Analyse and pay locum fees, enabling individual responsibilities at the end of each year. To ensure timely and accurate information for and attend PCN meetings. General Responsibilities Any other duties commensurate to the grade and as requested by the Operations manager/board members To carry out all duties in a professional and confidential manner and adhere to all PCN protocols, policies and guidelines at all times To assist in ensuring management team objectives are met Actively take part in mandatory and internal/external training as requested Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and contract, and demonstrate behaviour in line with the PCN values as outlined in the Person Specification Follow all PCN Health and Safety guidelines and policies and inform the H&S lead of any infringements This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but to indicate the main areas of responsibility. It may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer, the responsibility for review and modification of duties. Suggestions and discussions are welcome. The manner in which tasks are executed is of paramount importance, both in the staff acceptance of the Post Holders managerial status and to the smooth running of the PCN.