Job summary
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee , which works on behalf the seven Health Boards in Wales to commission specialised and highly specialised services are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the finance and information team as a Finance Manager (Contracting) on a fixed term or secondment basis up to 12 months. This role will be responsible for the management and performance of comprehensive financial reporting systems and provide appropriate professional financial advice in respect of All Wales LHB's, and to Specialised Planners within NWJCC, and produce relevant, timely reports to key stakeholder including, Welsh Assembly Government and the Welsh Local Health Boards.
This post offers the opportunity to work on an all Wales and cross border basis and would suit individuals wishing to develop their knowledge and expertise in commissioning and contracting. We are looking for a highly organised individual who is able to build good relationships. The post holder will also have the opportunity to business partner in a multi-disciplined commissioning team within NWJCC ensuring efficiency and value across the commissioning portfolio You should be confident, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, sharing corporate goals and corporate responsibility for decision making.
- Leading the Welsh Health Specialised Services Management Accounts function.
- Provide professional financial advice to Specialised Planners and Budget Holders.
- Investigate and advise the Director of Finance and Information, Planners and other non-finance managers on highly specialised complex and contentious, financial issues and provide strategic financial, performance and business planning advice.
- Provide and prepare regular financial reports to budget holders (internal & external), the Management Team and the uLHB's.
- Provide specialist financial support and advice to the Finance Team to ensure effective and efficient financial systems, fair financial allocation, budget setting, performance management and controls assurance.
- Advise and contribute to the financial information provided in the NWJCCC's operating framework eg. Impact of recurrent (and non-recurrent) agreements with Welsh uLHB's, noting any contracting issues/disputes and validating values provided by planners in the plan.
- Work with the Assistant Director of Finance, the information team and specialist planning team to develop a benchmarking and efficiency strategy and methodology to inform the contracting process and assist in the decision making for Business Case
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Values
Essential
- Highly self-motivated.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Application of the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Approved professional accountancy qualification
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience across a number of areas of responsibility that has been acquired over a significant period of time.
- In depth professional knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial management.
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
- A thorough in depth knowledge of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Extensive specialist expert theoretical knowledge of: oStrategic Financial Planning oInvestment Appraisal Techniques oCommissioning Healthcare Service
Desirable
- Knowledge of Performance Management Frameworks
- Knowledge of Mental Health Services
- Knowledge of Kidney Services
- Knowledge of other specialist services e.g. Bone Marrow Transportation (BMT), Transplantation
Experience
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a Senior Management role within a NHS Finance environment
- Advanced theoretical and practical experience and expertise of: oFinancial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts) oStrategic Financial Planning oCommissioning Healthcare Services oBudget Setting and Monitoring oBoard Level reporting
- Providing leadership in the management and supervision of staff and building team morale.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements and recommendations on a range of options using both financial and non-financial issues.
- Ability to formulate long term, strategic plans for the uLHBs which involve uncertainty and impact across the organisation.
- Up to date IT skills, particularly in use of spreadsheets and word processing.
- Ability to create reports within a financial management and Clinical Activity Systems.
- Ability to interpret a range of information sources and produce strategic advice based on analysis of highly complex data.
- Evidence of sound decision making skills on both financial and non-financial issues.
- Evidence of planning workload in order to achieve internal and external corporate deadlines and targets.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to earn respect and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Able to work on their own initiative
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel frequently throughout Wales and further afield as necessary.
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet demands of the service.
- Ability to deal with a stressful and demanding workload.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Highly self-motivated.
- Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.
- Application of the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Approved professional accountancy qualification
- Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience across a number of areas of responsibility that has been acquired over a significant period of time.
- In depth professional knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial management.
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
- A thorough in depth knowledge of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Extensive specialist expert theoretical knowledge of: oStrategic Financial Planning oInvestment Appraisal Techniques oCommissioning Healthcare Service
Desirable
- Knowledge of Performance Management Frameworks
- Knowledge of Mental Health Services
- Knowledge of Kidney Services
- Knowledge of other specialist services e.g. Bone Marrow Transportation (BMT), Transplantation
Experience
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience of working in a Senior Management role within a NHS Finance environment
- Advanced theoretical and practical experience and expertise of: oFinancial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts) oStrategic Financial Planning oCommissioning Healthcare Services oBudget Setting and Monitoring oBoard Level reporting
- Providing leadership in the management and supervision of staff and building team morale.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements and recommendations on a range of options using both financial and non-financial issues.
- Ability to formulate long term, strategic plans for the uLHBs which involve uncertainty and impact across the organisation.
- Up to date IT skills, particularly in use of spreadsheets and word processing.
- Ability to create reports within a financial management and Clinical Activity Systems.
- Ability to interpret a range of information sources and produce strategic advice based on analysis of highly complex data.
- Evidence of sound decision making skills on both financial and non-financial issues.
- Evidence of planning workload in order to achieve internal and external corporate deadlines and targets.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to earn respect and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Able to work on their own initiative
Other
Essential
- Must be prepared to travel frequently throughout Wales and further afield as necessary.
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet demands of the service.
- Ability to deal with a stressful and demanding workload.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Unit G1, The Willowford, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
