Management Accountant - Provider-to-Provider Agreements


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO6 3EN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Specific Core Functions Lead the Financial Management of Inter-Provider Agreements: Working within the department's policies, Standing Financial Instructions and agreed system governance arrangements, lead the financial management of Provider-to-Provider (P2P) agreements by: Leading the costing, financial evaluation and pricing of services provided under inter-provider agreements. Developing and maintaining robust financial models to support service specifications, contract negotiations and service developments. Providing expert financial advice to Contracting, Operational and Clinical teams on P2P agreements and funding arrangements. Ensuring agreements are supported by accurate, transparent and evidence-based costing methodologies. Supporting the development and implementation of system-wide P2P financial principles and best practice. Representing the Trust at contract review meetings and negotiations with partner organisations. Coordinate the Development and Maintenance of Costed Service Specifications: Work closely with the Contracts Team to develop and maintain service specifications and associated financial schedules. Coordinate input from clinical services, operational managers, management accounts, income teams and financial services to ensure agreements remain current and accurately costed. Ensure changes in service delivery, activity levels and workforce requirements are reflected within financial agreements. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support service redesign and contractual changes. Lead Contract Financial Monitoring and Performance Reporting: Monitor the financial performance of inter-provider agreements and report variances against planned income and expenditure. Produce regular financial reports and analyses to support contract management and decision making. Investigate and explain financial variances, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise income recovery. Ensure all contractual income is accurately reflected within financial plans, forecasts and management accounts. Lead Provider-to-Provider Invoicing and Income Recovery: Oversee the financial processes supporting inter-provider invoicing arrangements. Ensure invoices are supported by robust activity and costing evidence and issued in a timely manner. Lead on the management and recovery of aged debt relating to provider agreements. Work collaboratively with partner organisations to resolve outstanding balances and improve cash collection performance. Escalate significant risks and disputes as required. For full details of the role and person specification, please refer to enclosed job description.

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