Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and qualified accountant who has energy, enthusiasm, commitment and ambition to work within a dynamic and progressive finance team supporting a range of functions and transformation of services within a uniquely complex and fascinating healthcare organisation.
There are three finance business partnering teams in Powys; each working with senior managers responsible for directly providing healthcare services. This role supports the Corporate Directorates and the Primary Care Directorate recognising the important commissioning focus of the Health Board, and will be the finance lead for a portfolio of secondary healthcare contracts.
The Finance Business Partners report into the Assistant Finance Director - Partnering and Transformation, supporting the day-to-day co-ordination and provision of high quality and robust strategic financial management business advice with a keen customer focus. These are key roles within the senior finance team and as such play a leadership role with the Department and are expected to work effectively with external partners in Wales and England.
Main duties of the job
The Finance Business Partner (FBP) post is a strategic partner that is innovative, focused on creating value and drives opportunities, leads a partnering team, thinks and acts strategically and takes a lead on decision making.
They will be expected to be a member of the Senior Finance Team, and are responsible for leading and delivering on the financial position of the organisation both in year and as part of the 3-year financial plan. Overall, the post holder will ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service.
The post holder will provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operational responsibility for the delivery of finance support and advice working across the Health Board to support the Director of Finance, the Executive Directors and other senior managers. Providing comprehensive financial management support by providing a range of advice as a Senior Manager of both the Finance Team and the Health Board.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
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 Finance Department operates a hybrid working model, where each member of the team works from the office in Bronllys at least two days per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
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 Finance Department operates a hybrid working model, where each member of the team works from the office in Bronllys at least two days per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o CCAB qualified o Further specialist training and experience e.g. NHS Finance Academy o Educated to master's degree level or demonstrable equivalent level of experience o Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy o Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Essential o Significant experience at a strategic senior level within a large complex organization o Delivering challenging financial plans including large Cost Reduction/Savings Programmes o Understanding of the political agenda for Health and Social Care o Planning and implementing long-term strategy o Evidence of successfully introducing service improvement or successful management of significant organizational change in a complex environment o Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing and developing teams and working with representatives and trade unions/professional organisations
Desirable
- Desirable o Experience of working across various public and private organizations o Experience of working within organizations at a strategic/board level, leading teams within the financial sector o Evidence of developing and interpreting policies from National guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o CCAB qualified o Further specialist training and experience e.g. NHS Finance Academy o Educated to master's degree level or demonstrable equivalent level of experience o Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy o Evidence of continual professional development
Experience
Essential
- Essential o Significant experience at a strategic senior level within a large complex organization o Delivering challenging financial plans including large Cost Reduction/Savings Programmes o Understanding of the political agenda for Health and Social Care o Planning and implementing long-term strategy o Evidence of successfully introducing service improvement or successful management of significant organizational change in a complex environment o Demonstrable success in building, leading, motivating, managing and developing teams and working with representatives and trade unions/professional organisations
Desirable
- Desirable o Experience of working across various public and private organizations o Experience of working within organizations at a strategic/board level, leading teams within the financial sector o Evidence of developing and interpreting policies from National guidance
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).
