Head of PCN Finance

Job overview

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.

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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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 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.

Please Note:

• This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.
• Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with an invitation to interview.
• Arden & GEM CSU administer this account on behalf of the GPA, you may receive communications from both the CSU and the GPA during your recruitment.

Notes on completion of applications:

• All reference requests will be made to your employer/previous employers' HR Department, covering the previous 3 years of activity.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust recruitment processes.
• All eligible staff  will need to have gained clearance through a standard/enhanced DBS check prior to working.
• All posts are subject to a probationary period.

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