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 there is a a full time Band 6 posts that we are looking to recruit into. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team responsible for providing financial advice across the HB to support budgetary control & management processes.
We are looking to recruit dynamic, forwarding thinking individuals, who want to change & improve the way things are done within the Team & provide a 1st class service for the NHS. The Department is looking to encourage & support individuals in their development either through on the job learning & rotating through various part of the team to gain experience and/or through supporting formal accountancy qualifications.
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance & 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 with all areas of the Finance Function to develop new & innovative ways to providing the services required, whilst maintaining excellent control & governance.
The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for the operational budgetary financial management & costing processes for a various area either within one Service Group or across a number of areas, supported by the Finance Managers. The post holder will also have responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of financial control and probity within specific Service Group activities & across the OFT.
Investigates complex enquiries providing assistance and advice as required & contributes to the corporate reporting process.
Prepares and completes specific elements of the budgetary work related to several Services, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.
Provides advice on financial issues and associated necessary support to Budget Holders, including Service Group Managers and Management Teams. The post holder will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship and the active management of the delegated financial position to achieve breakeven.
Deputise for Finance Managers, as required.
Line management responsibility for the Band 5 and 4 posts within their Team.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
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; English and/or Welsh 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
- Professional Accounting Qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development, education and training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Senior Management level with proven professional and managerial experience
- Experience of line management of staff/team
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with the delivery of Organisational and service chang
- Demonstrate a proven record of achievement at management level in financial management
Specialist knowledge of financial control techniques, accounting procedures & proven track record
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial control techniques, accounting procedures and a proven track record in this area
- Good communication skills required to deal with complex information
- Ability to demonstrate analytical, interpretation and judgemental skills on highly complex issues
- Ability to develop financial and control systems at Health Board level
- Demonstrate awareness of the management of financial risks & control including reviewing work in all
- Expert knowledge of I.T. skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of teams including non-finance professionals both inside and outside the Health Board
- Ability to work with senior professionals on a team basis
- Ability to work on own initiative at all levels in the Health Board
- Personal skills required dealing with all clients (both internal and external) of the Finance function
- Focus on accuracy and getting it right first time
- Ability to challenge, in a constructive way as necessary, all financial procedures and processes
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Drive to improve and undertake personal development
- Flexibility to work out of any of the 3 DFMT offices as required to cover sickness and other absences should the need arise
- Personal interest in personal and staff development and quality processes
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Professional Accounting Qualification to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development, education and training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Senior Management level with proven professional and managerial experience
- Experience of line management of staff/team
Desirable
- Experience in assisting with the delivery of Organisational and service chang
- Demonstrate a proven record of achievement at management level in financial management
Specialist knowledge of financial control techniques, accounting procedures & proven track record
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of financial control techniques, accounting procedures and a proven track record in this area
- Good communication skills required to deal with complex information
- Ability to demonstrate analytical, interpretation and judgemental skills on highly complex issues
- Ability to develop financial and control systems at Health Board level
- Demonstrate awareness of the management of financial risks & control including reviewing work in all
- Expert knowledge of I.T. skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of teams including non-finance professionals both inside and outside the Health Board
- Ability to work with senior professionals on a team basis
- Ability to work on own initiative at all levels in the Health Board
- Personal skills required dealing with all clients (both internal and external) of the Finance function
- Focus on accuracy and getting it right first time
- Ability to challenge, in a constructive way as necessary, all financial procedures and processes
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Drive to improve and undertake personal development
- Flexibility to work out of any of the 3 DFMT offices as required to cover sickness and other absences should the need arise
- Personal interest in personal and staff development and quality processes
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).
