Job summary
A fantastic opportunity to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Finance Team, as part of the Operational Finance Team (OFT).
Following a restructure within the Department, we have new Band 5 postthat we are looking to recruit into. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team responsible for providing financial advice across the Health Board to support budgetary control & management processes.
The post available will support:
We are looking to recruit dynamic, forwarding thinking individuals, who want to change & improve the way things are done within the Team & provide a first class service for the NHS. The Department is looking to encourage & support individuals in their development either through on the job learning and rotating through various part of the team to gain experience &/or through supporting formal accountancy qualifications.
Agile Working
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance and productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology support by the Health Board Home Working Policy and the Departments Agile Working approach.
Main duties of the job
Work in Finance to develop new & innovative ways, whilst maintaining excellent control and governance.
Work within broad occupational policies the Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting the operational budgetary financial management & costing processes, supported by Senior Finance Analysts and Finance Managers
Work as part of a team, led by the Senior Finance Analysts will project manage, to ensure the team who are continuously improving by identifying areas of improvement & taking forward projects linked to improvement.
To prepare & provide accurate monthly Financial Management reports in accordance with the reporting timetable. To include variance analysis, trend analysis & forecasting to support budget holders, Finance Manager & Business Partners in managing within the available financial resources.
Provide advice on financial issues and support to Budget Holders, Service Group Managers & Management Teams, ensuring the highest standards of financial stewardship & the active management of the delegated financial position to achieve breakeven
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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Agile Working
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance and productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology support by the Health Board Home Working Policy and the Departments Agile Working approach.
Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Department but there are options for those that would prefer to be office based. Please talk to the recruiting manager about what this means in practice for you if you have any concerns.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Agile Working
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance and productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology support by the Health Board Home Working Policy and the Departments Agile Working approach.
Agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Department but there are options for those that would prefer to be office based. Please talk to the recruiting manager about what this means in practice for you if you have any concerns.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Certificate Level AAT Member
Desirable
- Progression to professional Accountancy Qualification
- Customer Care Training
- Supervising Qualifications or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant technical experience
- Extensive evidence of experience of financial systems and packages
- Delivery of process modernisation
- Knowledge of Integrated Financial Systems
Desirable
- Supervision/management of staff or a team
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Integrated Financial Systems
- Analysis of financial information
- Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
- Ability to undertake reviews and audits of financial system to deliver improved performance
- High level understanding of technical accounting processes.
Other
Essential
- Team worker
- Customer Orientated
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Creative and Innovative
- Self Motivated
- Focus on accuracy and getting it right first time
- Capable of prolonged concentration
- Versatility to cover various tasks
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Drive to improve and undertake personal development
- Flexibility to work out of any of the 3 OFT offices as required to cover sickness and other absences should the need arise
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Certificate Level AAT Member
Desirable
- Progression to professional Accountancy Qualification
- Customer Care Training
- Supervising Qualifications or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant technical experience
- Extensive evidence of experience of financial systems and packages
- Delivery of process modernisation
- Knowledge of Integrated Financial Systems
Desirable
- Supervision/management of staff or a team
- Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Integrated Financial Systems
- Analysis of financial information
- Proficient computer skills, Excel and Word
- Ability to undertake reviews and audits of financial system to deliver improved performance
- High level understanding of technical accounting processes.
Other
Essential
- Team worker
- Customer Orientated
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Creative and Innovative
- Self Motivated
- Focus on accuracy and getting it right first time
- Capable of prolonged concentration
- Versatility to cover various tasks
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Drive to improve and undertake personal development
- Flexibility to work out of any of the 3 OFT offices as required to cover sickness and other absences should the need arise
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).
