Job summary
Now is a great time to join the Finance Department in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Finance Officer in a Management Accounting and Business Partnering team.
The Senior Finance Officer role is varied and interesting and includes undertaking financial performance monitoring, budget setting, forecasting and providing timely financial advice for the allocated Services.
We are currently undergoing a re-structuring process across the Health Board. The vacancy we're looking to fill is currently in the finance team covering the Unscheduled Care Group, however the successful candidate could work across any of the services covering the Health Board's boundary from Bridgend in the South-West to Merthyr Cynon in the North-East.
This is a fixed term post until 31st July 2025 due to secondment cover
Main duties of the job
The role will involve close liaison with, and providing assistance to, advising and having regular meetings with, Line Managers, Clinical Service Group Managers and other budget holders within allocated Services while working within Statutory and UHB procedures, agreed timescales and legal requirements.
The post is permanent and full time, working 37.5 hours per week. This will follow a hybrid working model split between home and office working. The finance offices are currently located at Dewi Sant Hospital in Pontypridd and Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, although this is subject to change pending the re-structure. The post will service a range of meetings with colleagues, both virtual and in person. Face to face meetings with service leads could be at sites across the Health Board footprint.
The Finance department has a comprehensive staff development programme and is committed to providing support and continuing professional development opportunities to the whole Finance team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Desirable
- Studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management accounts experience
- Experience in a Finance Department
- Experience in a range of accounting areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Demonstrate confidence in using figures with sound analytical skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of computerised financial management systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS or public sector finance experience
- Computerised financial management system
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365 Applications
- Confidence using figures and analytical skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computerised finance system(s)
- Appropriate knowledge and understanding of management accountancy and NHS Finance.
- Knowledge of legislation as it affects own area
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Financial System
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management accounts experience
- Experience in a Finance Department
- Experience in a range of accounting areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Demonstrate confidence in using figures with sound analytical skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of computerised financial management systems
Desirable
- Previous NHS or public sector finance experience
- Computerised financial management system
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365 Applications
- Confidence using figures and analytical skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Use of computerised finance system(s)
- Appropriate knowledge and understanding of management accountancy and NHS Finance.
- Knowledge of legislation as it affects own area
Desirable
- Knowledge of Oracle Financial System
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).
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).
