Job summary
1. This position provides comprehensive financial management advice, support and information to managers at all levels. The key elements of the post include providing support in the preparation of financial models and outline business cases for significant capital funded projects.
2. Reports and returns will be required to be prepared to monitor the financial position of each of the capital programmes for various stakeholders including Welsh Government.
Main duties of the job
1. Developing financial plans and forecasts in conjunction with budget holders, clinicians and managers that fit with the strategic direction of the NWSSP, conscious of other stakeholders' interests.2. Financial support to production of business cases for revenue and capital investment and/or service changes and use of financial option appraisal techniques and analyses to provide a sound evidence base for decision making, including robust evaluation of the cross NWSSP implications of cost saving and avoidance plans.3. Provide the financial evaluation for purchases of capital equipment, leases and other service contracts.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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
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.
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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Fully-qualified (CCAB) accountant
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Specialist Knowledge and experience of financial and accounting procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance Department using financial systems
- Experience of financial management and business and financial planning
- Significant experience of using Oracle Financials and Qliksense
Desirable
- Involvement in providing financial support to programme business cases
- Experience in financial monitoring and reporting on major capital projects
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Windows skills
- Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word
- Ability to absorb and understand issues quickly
- Highly numerate & accurate
- Be able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Significant analytical, interpretation and comparative skills
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Need for intense concentration over a sustained period of time
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels, both internal and external to the organisation
- Highly committed and self-motivated, with high professional standards
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Access and PowerPoint
- Report writing using software
- Practical experience of financial modelling and complex spreadsheets
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Fully-qualified (CCAB) accountant
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Specialist Knowledge and experience of financial and accounting procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Finance Department using financial systems
- Experience of financial management and business and financial planning
- Significant experience of using Oracle Financials and Qliksense
Desirable
- Involvement in providing financial support to programme business cases
- Experience in financial monitoring and reporting on major capital projects
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Windows skills
- Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Word
- Ability to absorb and understand issues quickly
- Highly numerate & accurate
- Be able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret data
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Significant analytical, interpretation and comparative skills
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Need for intense concentration over a sustained period of time
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels, both internal and external to the organisation
- Highly committed and self-motivated, with high professional standards
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Access and PowerPoint
- Report writing using software
- Practical experience of financial modelling and complex spreadsheets
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).
