Senior Finance Partner
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting band 7 opportunity to join our Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and proud of the work that we do.
The post holder will be responsible for operational budgeting processes, including leading on budget setting for all Divisions within the Directorates
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The key elements of this post will include oversight of the production of an accurate monthly budget holder report, annual outturn forecast, ad hoc costing work and supporting and advising budget holders on all financial matters including investigating financial enquiries.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies). (professional level). Or Part-Qualified Accountant working towards full CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies) qualification at a professional level.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Financial Management role.
- Experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships within a team
Desirable
- In depth understanding of NHS Trust's financial controls
- Management of large complex income and expenditure budgets
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant understanding of accounting and reporting regime
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to plan and organise workload for self and departments.
- Present confidently to large and small audiences and able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non finance managers
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate and motivate team members and make effective use of available resources to analyse problems and evaluate solutions
- Able to prioritise and to demonstrate consistent achievement of accurate work to strict timescales
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 applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Capital Quarter 2
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
