Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and proud of the work that we do.
If you are enthusiastic about a future in finance and performance then this exciting role could be for you. We would welcome a call to discuss any queries you may have and can arrange for a visit to meet the team if it would help with your decision on applying.
The current opportunity on offer that you will see on our careers page is:
Finance Manager - Accounts and Control
We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive. We are committed to creating and nurturing a positive, flexible and sustainable work environment.
This role encompasses Agile Working, with the office base being Capital Quarter 2 in Cardiff. There may also be a need to travel to other Public Health Wales sites on occasions.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance and management of the Financial Accounts team.
This role provides the core statutory accounting functions and manages key financial systems and processes for the Trust. It includes responsibilities that are concerned with financial control procedures and policies, governance and legislative requirements, financial transactions, systems and external statutory reporting.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge to further develop a career within Finance. We actively support personal and professional development and will work with the successful candidate to produce a personal development plan.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified with full Member Status, or qualified by equivalent relevant experience.
- Commitment to and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in areas of financial accounting.
- Experience of working at a senior level in a large complex organisation.
- Experience in producing a wide range of financial and management information, reports and analyses to senior management and executive level teams.
- Experience of providing financial training to, advising and producing guidance for nonfinance managers
- Experience of attending senior management meetings and working with non-financial senior managers.
- Proven ability of preparing financial accounts in line with legal requirements and agreed timetables with experience of producing good quality year-end accounts and working papers
- Experience in implementing current tax legislation such as Self-employed tax, Value Added Tax and PAYE
- Experience of working autonomously, and implementing policy and procedures across a corporate finance function
- Proven experience in managing and motivating staff
- Demonstrate experience of successfully advising and influencing on the application of IFRS
- Experience of dealing with both Internal and External Auditors
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS and a thorough understanding of the NHS Finance regime
- Experience of establishing and maintaining financial systems and developing new systems that are sound, effective, efficient and automated
- Experience of working on defined projects.
- Costing and business case costings.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- A detailed understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- A highly developed knowledge of the principles of financial reporting and control
- An appreciation of NHS financial accounting, financial and non financial NHS policies, procedures and issues
- An understanding of procurement issues.
- Strong Interpersonal skills with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to enable the postholder to discuss and explain accounting treatment decisions
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines.
- Highly developed analytical interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex sensitive information to support rational decision making.
- Excellent Analytical and Numerical Skills. Expertise in advanced financial modelling using spread sheets, and proven experience of advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Produces work with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Keyboard skills required for data input into financial ledger and report writing.
- Extensive experience of computerised financial accounting systems.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of the financial Oracle system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB qualified with full Member Status, or qualified by equivalent relevant experience.
- Commitment to and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge in areas of financial accounting.
- Experience of working at a senior level in a large complex organisation.
- Experience in producing a wide range of financial and management information, reports and analyses to senior management and executive level teams.
- Experience of providing financial training to, advising and producing guidance for nonfinance managers
- Experience of attending senior management meetings and working with non-financial senior managers.
- Proven ability of preparing financial accounts in line with legal requirements and agreed timetables with experience of producing good quality year-end accounts and working papers
- Experience in implementing current tax legislation such as Self-employed tax, Value Added Tax and PAYE
- Experience of working autonomously, and implementing policy and procedures across a corporate finance function
- Proven experience in managing and motivating staff
- Demonstrate experience of successfully advising and influencing on the application of IFRS
- Experience of dealing with both Internal and External Auditors
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS and a thorough understanding of the NHS Finance regime
- Experience of establishing and maintaining financial systems and developing new systems that are sound, effective, efficient and automated
- Experience of working on defined projects.
- Costing and business case costings.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- A detailed understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- A highly developed knowledge of the principles of financial reporting and control
- An appreciation of NHS financial accounting, financial and non financial NHS policies, procedures and issues
- An understanding of procurement issues.
- Strong Interpersonal skills with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills to enable the postholder to discuss and explain accounting treatment decisions
- Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines.
- Highly developed analytical interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex sensitive information to support rational decision making.
- Excellent Analytical and Numerical Skills. Expertise in advanced financial modelling using spread sheets, and proven experience of advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
- Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
- Produces work with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Keyboard skills required for data input into financial ledger and report writing.
- Extensive experience of computerised financial accounting systems.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of the financial Oracle system.
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).
