Business And Finance Manager
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and rapidly growing team as Business and Finance Manager in the Business Team within the Nursing, Quality and Integrated Governance (NQIG) Directorate.
The NQIG Directorate brings together three key divisions: Nursing and Quality, Integrated Governance, and the National Safeguarding Service. Our shared mission is to enhance quality and capability across public health services in Wales. We do this by engaging with, enabling, and empowering those we work with and serve, helping to build a healthier future for all.
The Business Team plays a vital role in supporting the three divisions within the NQIG Directorate. We work behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations by managing and monitoring budgets, workplans, and risk registers. Beyond financial oversight, we also provide essential administrative and project management support to help teams stay on track and achieve their goals efficiently.
We are committed to delivering effective solutions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that our divisions have the tools and insights they need to succeed.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and driven Business and Finance Manager to join the Nursing, Quality and Integrated Governance (NQIG) Directorate at Public Health Wales.
This is a pivotal role, combining financial leadership with strategic business management, supporting the effective use of resources and delivery of Directorate priorities.
You will lead on the management of the Directorate's budget, ensuring financial plans are robust, well-governed and aligned to organisational priorities. This includes supporting financial planning, forecasting, procurement activity and ensuring compliance with financial frameworks and Standing Financial Instructions.
Alongside this, you will provide high-quality business support, leading key functions including governance, planning, performance and corporate reporting. You will play a central role in ensuring that workplans, milestones and performance information are effectively managed and reported to senior leaders.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ' Working together for a healthier Wales' . We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job responsibilities
The postholder will:
Financial Management
Lead the day-to-day management of the Directorates budget, ensuring alignment with agreed financial plans and forecasts
Support financial planning, budget-setting and in-year monitoring, ensuring resources are used effectively and sustainably
Oversee procurement, contracts and requisition processes, providing expert advice and ensuring compliance with financial procedures
Ensure timely processing and approval of invoices, maintaining financial control and governance
Business and Operational Leadership
Provide strategic and operational business support across the Directorate
Lead on planning, performance monitoring and corporate reporting, supporting delivery of Directorate priorities
Oversee Directorate workplans, milestones and performance metrics, ensuring timely reporting to the Senior Management Team
Develop and embed efficient, standardised business processes and governance arrangements to support effective delivery
Leadership and Collaboration
Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Finance colleagues to ensure robust governance and assurance
Represent the Directorate at meetings and provide analysis and advice to support decision-making
Deputise for the Governance and General Manager as required
This is a hybrid role working in a flexible manner but predominantly working from home. Additional office attendance may be required, for example, key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
- Post graduate diploma in a relevant field (or equivalent knowledge and experience) as required.
- Demonstrable, in depth knowledge of NHS finance systems and cyclical financial reporting arrangements.
- Demonstrable knowledge of NHS procurement policies, processes, and governance requirements.
- Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and associated tools.
- Understanding of governance frameworks, risk management and business planning processes.
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles and their application in the workplace.
Desirable
- Project or programme management training or relevant professional accreditation.
- Further management or leadership qualifications.
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Wales organisational structures, policies and reporting requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects, programmes or business functions.
- Experience of supporting organisational planning, performance monitoring and service improvement.
- Experience of working within NHS financial systems, including the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of financial information.
- Experience of managing staff, coordinating teams or supporting staff learning and development.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and workload effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and appropriately to different audiences.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to analyse information, evaluate options, and develop practical solutions.
- High level of digital literacy, including confident use of data, information systems, and project management tools.
- Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and the promotion of a respectful, supportive team culture.
- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in the use of NHS finance and reporting systems (e.g. QlikSense and Oracle), with advanced Excel skills.
- Welsh Language Skills at level 1.
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other ...
