Job summary
The post holder will be a leading finance professional and key member of the Senior Finance Team within the Trust. The post holder will also be a key member and active participant within the senior management teams of the Velindre Cancer Service. They will support the Head of Finance Business Partnering in the management and responsibility for the overall performance of the devolved divisional finance teams and ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective business partner finance service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide leadership, strategic and professional managerial and operational responsibility for the delivery of a Trust wide business partner financial management and advice service. They will work closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Deputy Director of Finance, Divisional Directors and other senior managers in providing innovative, pro-active financial advice and support to the organisation, whilst overseeing the development and delivery of robust divisional financial processes and controls.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1993, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies)
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
- Leadership and management training / qualification and / or equivalent work experience.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development within an NHS environment
Desirable
- Project management experience and / or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a Finance Business Partnering role
- Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
- Experienced in developing and presenting formal, complex business cases to non-finance managers and directors
- Good understanding of NHS Wales accounting and reporting regime
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice.
- Advanced and detailed knowledge of strategic and capacity planning.
Desirable
- In depth understanding of NHS Trust's financial controls
- Senior level NHS Financial Management experience
- Detailed knowledge of HMRC VAT and Tax rules.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence senior colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
- Ability to think and act strategically
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload for self and departments, in complex and sensitive environments.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to challenge in a constructive way as necessary, all financial procedures and processes.
- A proven record of achievement in financial management, including the ability to provide advice to, and work with professionals on a team basis
- 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.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems relating to business case products and analyses.
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting Microsoft Office - to include Word, Excel (advanced) Advanced keyboard skills
- Exercise excellent negotiating skills Work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels. Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
Desirable
- Leading large groups
- Experience of working in a Commissioning environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies)
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
- Leadership and management training / qualification and / or equivalent work experience.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development within an NHS environment
Desirable
- Project management experience and / or qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a Finance Business Partnering role
- Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
- Experienced in developing and presenting formal, complex business cases to non-finance managers and directors
- Good understanding of NHS Wales accounting and reporting regime
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice.
- Advanced and detailed knowledge of strategic and capacity planning.
Desirable
- In depth understanding of NHS Trust's financial controls
- Senior level NHS Financial Management experience
- Detailed knowledge of HMRC VAT and Tax rules.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence senior colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
- Ability to think and act strategically
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload for self and departments, in complex and sensitive environments.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to challenge in a constructive way as necessary, all financial procedures and processes.
- A proven record of achievement in financial management, including the ability to provide advice to, and work with professionals on a team basis
- 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.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems relating to business case products and analyses.
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting Microsoft Office - to include Word, Excel (advanced) Advanced keyboard skills
- Exercise excellent negotiating skills Work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels. Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
Desirable
- Leading large groups
- Experience of working in a Commissioning environment
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
