Director of Finance and Corporate Services
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to lead our professional Finance and Corporate Services Division, as we continue to expand the services we offer the NHS in Wales.
As an organisation we have fully embraced the ability to work in an agile way to deliver enhanced performance, and you would be expected to champion this approach.
We are looking for a compassionate and ambitious leader to build on our success in delivering value, innovation and excellence through partnership.
This is a broad strategic role and you will work closely with the Managing Director, the Senior Leadership Group and Shared Services Partnership Committee to deliver NWSSP's strategic plan and objectives.
If you have a track record of achieving results, experience of working at a Senior level with external strategic partners and stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, we would love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a fully qualified accountant, you'll demonstrate the highest level of professional expertise and leadership in developing a shared vision within the organisation and across the local health, social care, public services, and academic community to achieve buy-in and commitment.
You will be the Chief Finance Officer as well as being accountable for Information Governance and Risk Management, Communications, Facilities Management, E-enablement and Counter Fraud. The role is also responsible for the hosting arrangements of NHS Wales Finance Academy and a passion for attracting and developing the next generation is key.
You'll need extensive experience and leadership of a major finance function, ideally in the NHS or a comparable sector; a sophisticated grasp of business planning and budgeting; and evidence of achieving your objectives, while also developing and managing high-performing teams.
You will additionally bring experience of adaptability and leading through a background of change and uncertainty. You'll set high professional standards, demonstrate personal and professional credibility and have excellent commercial, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
You will also delight in leading the Health, Safety and Wellbeing agenda within NWSSP, being an Ambassador for positive change in this area, ensuring our staff are treated appropriately with their Wellbeing at the forefront of our decisions.
About us
We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do. We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do. We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks. We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2023
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
£141,488 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
043-AC336-1123-A
Job locations
NWSSP
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
NWSSP
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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