Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SBU HB Finance Team as Head of Finance for Programme Management Office (PMO). We are looking for a collaborative, dynamic individual to undertake this new & exciting role in the Savings PMO.
Working to the Deputy Director of Finance, this excellent & challenging opportunity gives the successful candidate responsibility for providing the structure, process & critical challenge for savings delivery & to report on progress, key issues & risks to enable key decisions & actions to be taken in a timely manner for the Savings Programme to remain on track to deliver the planned benefits. This is a newly established function & the post holder will be responsible for building the team whilst implementing robust systems for savings delivery & the identification of a continuous pipeline of savings opportunities.
The role will be responsible to direct, lead & motivate the Savings Programme Management team to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency & effectiveness in the delivery of their services, ensuring that activity is fully aligned to the business of the HB.
As this is a Finance based PMO, the role will need to oversee the delivery of savings through to the Financial Ledger system, & ensure information within the ledger is reflected accurately in all internal & external reporting. Therefore the requirement to hold a professional accountancy qualification is considered essential for this role refer Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take overall responsibility for providing day to day leadership and management of the Savings Programme Management function. They will work closely with the Service Groups Directors and Corporate Directors to support savings identification, development and delivery and to develop an ongoing process to identify a pipeline of savings to secure the future financial health of the Health Board.
The Head of Programme Management will provide critical support to the four main Service Groups within the Health Board, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, having an oversight and monitoring the delivery of all savings schemes whilst driving the savings programme forward. The post holder will manage and present complex financial information to the Board and other relevant groups and will act as the Health Board's expert professional advisor on all aspects of the Health Board's savings programme.
The role will be responsible to direct, lead and motivate the Savings Programme Management team to ensure a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of their services, ensuring that activity is fully aligned to the business of the Health Board.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience.
- Plus, further specialist training and experience along with additional special knowledge.
- Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience that demonstrates competencies Operational and clinical understanding in relation to programme work streams.
- Key work streams in a typical turnaround and transformation programme.
- The key drivers to delivering operational and financial efficiencies in each work stream.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive programme management experience and track record in a senior management role leading change or service improvement in a public service.
- Experience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS and in particular acute provider experience.
- Experience of the financial, business and clinical environment of an acute Hospital.
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a naturaldisposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Ability to develop concise reports which convey complex messages simply.
- Uphold Health Board Values and Behaviours.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong financial skills are required to review and analyse information and support development of CIPs schemes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with extensive post qualification experience.
- Plus, further specialist training and experience along with additional special knowledge.
- Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience that demonstrates competencies Operational and clinical understanding in relation to programme work streams.
- Key work streams in a typical turnaround and transformation programme.
- The key drivers to delivering operational and financial efficiencies in each work stream.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive programme management experience and track record in a senior management role leading change or service improvement in a public service.
- Experience of working at a strategic or project manager level in the NHS and in particular acute provider experience.
- Experience of the financial, business and clinical environment of an acute Hospital.
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a naturaldisposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Ability to develop concise reports which convey complex messages simply.
- Uphold Health Board Values and Behaviours.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Strong financial skills are required to review and analyse information and support development of CIPs schemes.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrate capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea University Health Board Headquarters
1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan
Neath Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
