Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within the Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate at Public Health Wales. We are advertising for our Head of Financial Intelligence, Value and Impact. We would be delighted to hear from you if you have an interest in value and performance and are you looking for an exciting new challenge.
The role is a key role within the Organisation and provides an opportunity for the individual to become part of the Finance Division Senior Management Team and the Directorate Leadership Team. You will lead a small team with a varied portfolio including costing, value and performance. There are a number of exciting projects going on this area including value projects around prevention, improvements to performance reporting and performance management.
Main duties of the job
You will lead on:
Financial intelligence: ensuring that value, is an integral part of our arrangements;
Resource planning: ensuring that strategic and operational plans are developed dealing with both the long and short term requirements of Public Health Wales;
Forward thinking: ensuring that financial forecasts and modelling are developed and embedded in the way we work, and that effective risk management arrangements are embedded;
Financial monitoring: resource use, including long term trends and projections;
Options and decisions: Supporting policy decisions and business cases with evidence-based financial information.
Financial governance: ensuring that arrangements are fit for purpose;
Whole-system: Financial consequences are considered across the organisation and within Directorates, Divisions and Priorities, and
Advice: providing sound, commercial advice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. 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, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant - professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience. Membership of a professional Chartered Accounting institution.
- Postgraduate Master's level qualification in management or finance, or equivalent experience gained through senior finance roles.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing large and complex revenue budgets.
- Experience of strategic level financial planning and management, including the development of annual, medium and long term strategies.
- Experience in delivering within challenging financial situations, including financial turnaround
- Demonstrable track rExperience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.ecord of career advancement and achievement.
- Commercially astute, able to manage the day to day business challenges while not losing sight of long term strategic goals.
- Significant experience of financial risk management.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired over a significant period, including workforce and service planning.
Desirable
- Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies used across organisations.
Desirable
- Dealltwriaeth o ddatblygu arfer gorau yn y GIG o fewn gwledydd y DU; ac o ddatblygiadau arferion gorau rheoli ac arwain.
- Probes and accesses networks for information to improve knowledge and understanding. Keeps self-informed through local and national networks.
Abilities
Essential
- The post holder will be responsible for embedding a culture focused upon the patient and customer experience through quality service delivery.
- Exceptional influencing, negotiating skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCAB Qualified Accountant - professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience. Membership of a professional Chartered Accounting institution.
- Postgraduate Master's level qualification in management or finance, or equivalent experience gained through senior finance roles.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully managing large and complex revenue budgets.
- Experience of strategic level financial planning and management, including the development of annual, medium and long term strategies.
- Experience in delivering within challenging financial situations, including financial turnaround
- Demonstrable track rExperience of communicating, in writing and verbally, within a highly politically sensitive environment.ecord of career advancement and achievement.
- Commercially astute, able to manage the day to day business challenges while not losing sight of long term strategic goals.
- Significant experience of financial risk management.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired over a significant period, including workforce and service planning.
Desirable
- Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments.
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies used across organisations.
Desirable
- Dealltwriaeth o ddatblygu arfer gorau yn y GIG o fewn gwledydd y DU; ac o ddatblygiadau arferion gorau rheoli ac arwain.
- Probes and accesses networks for information to improve knowledge and understanding. Keeps self-informed through local and national networks.
Abilities
Essential
- The post holder will be responsible for embedding a culture focused upon the patient and customer experience through quality service delivery.
- Exceptional influencing, negotiating 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.
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).
