Velindre University NHS Trust

Senior Finance Reporting & Business Partner

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique and complex organisation, in theFinancial Planning and Reporting team where you will have an opportunity toget involved in a number of key functions across the Trust including CorporateBusiness Partnering, Capital Programme delivery, and the general FinancialManagement of the Trust's Charitable Funds. Working with the Head of Financial Planning and Reporting you will get insight into Welsh Government and Trust Board reporting, have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the overall Trust Financial strategy, and help support the development and future aspirations of growth within the Charity.

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a senior finance role within Velindre University NHS Trust, and we are seeking a fully qualified accountant to join our team. Whilst NHS experience is desirable, it is not essential, and individuals with relevant skills and experience are very welcome to apply. Should you wish to find out more about the role or have any queries, please contact Claire Bowden (Interim Head of Financial Planning & Reporting)claire.bowden@wales.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The Senior Finance & Reporting Business Partner is a senior finance professional within Velindre University NHS Trust and will report to the Head of Financial Planning & Reporting.

The key elements of the post include leading on the production of annual budgets and producing an accurate monthly financial position and annual forecast position.

A key area of responsibility for the role will be supporting financial performance reporting, working with the Head of Financial Planning and Reporting to support the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of Trust wide financial reports and forecasts.

The role will support delivery of the Capital programme ensuring management of the Trust's Capital Expenditure Limit (CEL) with key internal links to the capital planning and estates department.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are also interviewing for a similar role in our Research Development & Innovation team.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC802-0525-A

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


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

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

Person Specification

Compentency based questions

Essential

  • Fully qualified accountant with CCAB membership
  • Evidence of continuing professional development within an NHS environment
  • Up to date knowledge of latest accounting standards & recommendations
  • Specialist knowledge of budget strategy, forecasting, reporting, management accounting and best practice
  • Clear understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime, and financial management and control
  • Understanding and knowledge of investment appraisal techniques

Desirable

  • Experience of working at a senior level within NHS finance or a similarly complex organisation.
  • Managerial Experience.

Competency based questions

Essential

  • Able to prioritise, plan and organise work for self and team.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with ability to review & determine areas of work which would benefit from improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Person Specification

Compentency based questions

Essential

  • Fully qualified accountant with CCAB membership
  • Evidence of continuing professional development within an NHS environment
  • Up to date knowledge of latest accounting standards & recommendations
  • Specialist knowledge of budget strategy, forecasting, reporting, management accounting and best practice
  • Clear understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime, and financial management and control
  • Understanding and knowledge of investment appraisal techniques

Desirable

  • Experience of working at a senior level within NHS finance or a similarly complex organisation.
  • Managerial Experience.

Competency based questions

Essential

  • Able to prioritise, plan and organise work for self and team.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with ability to review & determine areas of work which would benefit from improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre University NHS Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Head of Financial Planning & Reporting

Claire Bowden

claire.bowden@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-AC802-0525-A

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Nantgarw

Cardiff

CF15 7QZ


Supporting documents

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