Job summary
Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Position: Finance Business Partner Accountant, NWJCC
Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Finance Business Partner Accountant, NWJCC to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.
Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.
In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.
If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the management and performance of comprehensive financial reporting systems and provide appropriate professional financial advice in respect of All Wales Health Boards/Trusts, and to Specialised Planners within NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC). They will produce relevant, timely reports to key stakeholder including, Welsh Assembly Government and the Welsh Health Boards/Trusts.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, sharing corporate goals and corporate responsibility for decision making.
Welsh language Skills need to be learnt when appointed to the post.
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
Knowledge/Training /Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Approved professional accountancy qualification.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience across a number of areas of responsibility that has been acquired over a significant period of time.
- In depth professional knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial management, and will have: oCCAB approved professional accountancy qualification. oExperience in a Senior NHS Financial Management or with experience within a similar organisation. oUndertake CPD as per requirements of professional bodies. oExperience of working effectively to support a corporate body through a Board and formal committee structures. oSpecialist knowledge and expertise across a broad range of specialist areas including: i.NHS Financial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts). ii.Strategic Financial Planning. iii.Planning and Commissioning. iv.Budgeting and Service Costing. v.Board Level reporting. vi.Specialised Services. vii.Information Management. viii.Payment by Results PbR.
- Gwybodaeth drylwyr a manwl am bolisau a gweithdrefnau ariannol a chyfrifyddu.
- Extensive specialist expert theoretical knowledge of: oStrategic Financial Planning. oInvestment Appraisal Techniques. oCommissioning Healthcare Service.
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Performance Management Frameworks.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Services.
- Knowledge of Kidney Services.
- Knowledge of other specialist services e.g. Bone Marrow Transportation (BMT), and Transplantation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a Senior Management role within a NHS Finance environment
- Advanced theoretical and practical experience and expertise of: oFinancial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts) oStrategic Financial Planning. oCommissioning Healthcare Services oBudget Setting and Monitoring. oBoard Level reporting.
- Providing leadership in the management and supervision of staff and building team morale.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and often contentious information where agreement and co-operation is required.
- Able to communicate highly complex information to large groups of often senior non-finance managers in a clear and persuasive manner.
- Evidence of ability to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements and recommendations on a range of options using both financial and non-financial issues.
- Able to formulate long term, strategic plans for the Health Boards/Trusts which involve uncertainty and impact across the organisation.
- Up to date IT skills, particularly in use of spreadsheets and word processing.
- Able to create reports within a financial management and Clinical Activity Systems.
- Able to interpret a range of information sources and produce strategic advice based on analysis of highly complex data.
- Evidence of sound decision making skills on both financial and non-financial issues.
- Evidence of planning workload in order to achieve internal and external corporate deadlines and targets.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ensuring staff achieve or reach their potential.
- Able to work with a small team.
- Able to build and develop working relationships.
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged length of time with frequent interruptions.
- Able to adapt and continue to learn new skills and knowledge.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly self-motivated.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Application of the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.
- Demonstrate a professional approach to all situations.
- Able to earn respect and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel frequently throughout Wales in a timely manner and further afield as necessary.
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet demands of the service.
- Able to deal with a stressful and demanding workload.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training /Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Approved professional accountancy qualification.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience across a number of areas of responsibility that has been acquired over a significant period of time.
- In depth professional knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial management, and will have: oCCAB approved professional accountancy qualification. oExperience in a Senior NHS Financial Management or with experience within a similar organisation. oUndertake CPD as per requirements of professional bodies. oExperience of working effectively to support a corporate body through a Board and formal committee structures. oSpecialist knowledge and expertise across a broad range of specialist areas including: i.NHS Financial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts). ii.Strategic Financial Planning. iii.Planning and Commissioning. iv.Budgeting and Service Costing. v.Board Level reporting. vi.Specialised Services. vii.Information Management. viii.Payment by Results PbR.
- Gwybodaeth drylwyr a manwl am bolisau a gweithdrefnau ariannol a chyfrifyddu.
- Extensive specialist expert theoretical knowledge of: oStrategic Financial Planning. oInvestment Appraisal Techniques. oCommissioning Healthcare Service.
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Performance Management Frameworks.
- Knowledge of Mental Health Services.
- Knowledge of Kidney Services.
- Knowledge of other specialist services e.g. Bone Marrow Transportation (BMT), and Transplantation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a Senior Management role within a NHS Finance environment
- Advanced theoretical and practical experience and expertise of: oFinancial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts) oStrategic Financial Planning. oCommissioning Healthcare Services oBudget Setting and Monitoring. oBoard Level reporting.
- Providing leadership in the management and supervision of staff and building team morale.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and often contentious information where agreement and co-operation is required.
- Able to communicate highly complex information to large groups of often senior non-finance managers in a clear and persuasive manner.
- Evidence of ability to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements and recommendations on a range of options using both financial and non-financial issues.
- Able to formulate long term, strategic plans for the Health Boards/Trusts which involve uncertainty and impact across the organisation.
- Up to date IT skills, particularly in use of spreadsheets and word processing.
- Able to create reports within a financial management and Clinical Activity Systems.
- Able to interpret a range of information sources and produce strategic advice based on analysis of highly complex data.
- Evidence of sound decision making skills on both financial and non-financial issues.
- Evidence of planning workload in order to achieve internal and external corporate deadlines and targets.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ensuring staff achieve or reach their potential.
- Able to work with a small team.
- Able to build and develop working relationships.
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged length of time with frequent interruptions.
- Able to adapt and continue to learn new skills and knowledge.
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly self-motivated.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Application of the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.
- Demonstrate a professional approach to all situations.
- Able to earn respect and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel frequently throughout Wales in a timely manner and further afield as necessary.
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet demands of the service.
- Able to deal with a stressful and demanding workload.
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).
