Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and driven finance professional to join a team supporting the financial management of a significant group of Health Board's services.
In this role you will work as the Finance Business Controller and have day to day responsibility for the co-ordination and provision of all financial support functions in relation to the Primary Care and Medicines Management portfolio.
The post holder will contribute strategic financial advice to support the delivery and development of patient care and services throughout their service portfolio, as part of a financially sustainable organisation. They will ensure efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes and the post holder will take a lead role in the production, interpretation and communication of all budgetary reports, forecasts, and monitoring information to service budget holders within their portfolio.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we have just transitioned into a new Business Control and Business Partner model. To join our highly motivated team, we are looking for an accomplished, highly motivated individual with experience of working in complex organisations. You will be confident in working with senior service leads and providing robust financial leadership.
This unique role covers Primary Care and Medicines Management which offers an opportunity to work across a variety of areas, encouraging integration and transformation of services throughout the Health Board.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that a robust financial management and planning process is in place for their area of responsibility. Some of the main duties of the role include:
Taking the lead role on the production, interpretation and communication of all budgetary reports, forecasts, and monitoring information to service budget holders within their portfolio
Modelling and tracking spending plans against Welsh Government funding allocations.
Provide support in annual programmes of work targeted to deliver savings.
Develop and support the creation of business cases to deliver change in the Health Board. Capacity demand modelling. Activity performance analysis. System wide analysis.
Providing financial updates at various forums on spend and projected costs to assist with decision making.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret and explain financial concepts and information to non-financial managers. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. Critical to the role is the ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, with the ability to challenge and influence others.
The post holder will also ensure processes are efficient, effective and consistent across all areas they are responsible for and will look to foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will be someone who demonstrates initiative and wants to be part of a finance team that strives for innovation and excellence.
If you are looking for a position to join a vibrant team, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Please also note that Hywel Dda actively promotes agile working. However staff are expected to be on site at least twice a week.
We would encourage you to get in touch to find out more about the role and our organisation, so please get in touch.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Interviews will be held on 25/06/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to interpret and explain financial concepts and information to non-financial managers. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. Critical to the role is the ability to develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, with the ability to challenge and influence others.
The post holder will also ensure processes are efficient, effective and consistent across all areas they are responsible for and will look to foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will be someone who demonstrates initiative and wants to be part of a finance team that strives for innovation and excellence.
If you are looking for a position to join a vibrant team, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Please also note that Hywel Dda actively promotes agile working. However staff are expected to be on site at least twice a week.
We would encourage you to get in touch to find out more about the role and our organisation, so please get in touch.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Interviews will be held on 25/06/25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant - professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience. Membership of a professional Chartered Accounting institution.
- Professional knowledge of multiple disciplines, including workforce and service planning.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies used across organisations.
Desirable
- Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments.
- Accesses networks for information to improve knowledge and understanding.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales and other areas of the UK where necessary in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to working, based on the needs of the service.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a complex organisation.
- Experience of working with Managers and Senior Clinical Leads.
- Experience in developing and implementing business cases.
- Experience of successfully managing large and complex revenue budgets
- Experience, understanding and demonstrable use of benchmarking and other service intelligence.
- Experience of strategic level financial planning and management, including the development of annual, medium and long term strategies.
- Experience in delivering within challenging financial situations, including financial turnaround.
- Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement.
- Experience of interpreting/developing/ implementing policy in an NHS or equivalent context
- Experience of managing contentious situations and influencing stakeholders.
- Experience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.
- Commercially astute, able to manage the day to day business challenges while not losing sight of long term strategic goals
- Experience of financial risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant - professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience. Membership of a professional Chartered Accounting institution.
- Professional knowledge of multiple disciplines, including workforce and service planning.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies used across organisations.
Desirable
- Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments.
- Accesses networks for information to improve knowledge and understanding.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales and other areas of the UK where necessary in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to working, based on the needs of the service.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a complex organisation.
- Experience of working with Managers and Senior Clinical Leads.
- Experience in developing and implementing business cases.
- Experience of successfully managing large and complex revenue budgets
- Experience, understanding and demonstrable use of benchmarking and other service intelligence.
- Experience of strategic level financial planning and management, including the development of annual, medium and long term strategies.
- Experience in delivering within challenging financial situations, including financial turnaround.
- Demonstrable track record of career advancement and achievement.
- Experience of interpreting/developing/ implementing policy in an NHS or equivalent context
- Experience of managing contentious situations and influencing stakeholders.
- Experience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.
- Commercially astute, able to manage the day to day business challenges while not losing sight of long term strategic goals
- Experience of financial risk management.
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).
