Finance Officer CHC

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Finance Department on a full time basis.

The post holder will work independently and be a key member of the Continuing Healthcare Finance Team, assisting the CHC Finance Specialist by initiating and assisting in tasks for the production of accurate and timely monthly financial information in accordance with financial procedures and policies.

The post holder will ensure that financial transactions are processed efficiently, expenditure reconciliations are completed within the required deadlines, that all income due is correctly calculated, and that a robust system of CHC financial correspondence is maintained.

You will also be required to undertake various analyses of financial information providing explanations for variances, changing expenditure trends and support the CHC nursing team to ensure that all CHC invoices are processed promptly and accurately.

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills plus the ability to deal with people at all levels in a friendly and helpful manner.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the CHC Finance Specialist to ensure that all CHC financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
• To ensure that monthly expenditure statements for CHC/FNC are available and accurately reflect the financial position.
• Undertake monthly reconciliations of expenditure to CHC database of approved allocations - resolving any reconciling items.
• Ensure that income calculations are accurately recorded, and all income due from Local Authorities or other partners is pursued in line with financial procedures.
• Assist the CHC Finance Specialist in analysing financial information to produce expenditure forecasts for CHC expenditure across the relevant Directorates, ensuring that all known issues are communicated in a format that is understood by non-finance staff.
• Liaise with directorates and the CHC nursing team discussing complex financial information and resolving queries relating to the non payment of invoices.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.