Job summary
Come and work in a Team who have an aim 'To inspire and develop, so that people feel enabled to achieve success. '
A fantastic opportunity to join the SBU HB Finance Team has arisen & we are looking for a strong, strategic Finance Leader to undertake the post of Principal Finance Manager (Service Group).
This is a good opportunity, the Principal Finance Manager (PFM) will support the Finance Business Partner (FBP) in ensuring proactive financial management and financial control of the Service Group improve patient outcomes, experiences & deliver value for money.
The PFM will provide strong strategic financial leadership to the Service Group. Ensuring the Service Group focuses on delivering financial performance, supported by an excellent governance framework & embedding a culture of improvement with sound professional financial advice & support.
You will be a CCAB fully qualified accountant, with substantial post qualification experience. You will have excellent interpersonal, presentation, analytical & problem-solving skills & have experience of dealing with difficult situations & the ability to handle conflict in a positive & professional manner. You will be a compassionate & strategic leader & be able to effectively communicate & build strong working relationships with a range of internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
Main duties of the job
The PFM will support the FBP ensuring proactive financial management & financial control of Service Group resources at all levels of decision making & the effective utilisation of these resources to achieve value for money.
The PFM will have an understanding of the service aims & objectives of the services they support. The role will require an understanding of modern clinical practices & best value models
The post holder will provide highly developed specialist advice & in depth financial & business support for the service area to support the delivery of identified service & financial targets.
Supports the participation of the service area in national & local benchmarking projects.
The post holder will support the delivery & ongoing management of the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity & business focus of financial & business systems & processes within the service area.
Takes responsibility for managing 1 or more financial areas within the service, investigating & advising on highly complex issues & providing Management & Corporate reports, financial & business planning advice.
The post holder will support the delivery of service transformation, performance improvement & the delivery of value through the use of benchmarking & other BI tools.
The PFM will be responsible for the oversight of the Operational Finance Team staff within the Service Group encouraging their development through training & education, planning & implementing service modernisation & redesign.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Appropriate management qualification
- Experience of working in the development and use of NHS costing information
- Experience and knowledge of appropriate software and BI functionality - e.g. SQL,Qlikview,PowerBI
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to support rational decision making.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to negotiate work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Specialist use of Oracle or other general ledger systems
- IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Oracle Systems and Microsoft products including advanced level of Excel spreadsheets.
- Demonstrable project management skills including work planning, organization and prioritisation.
- Demonstrate business case developments and participation in contract management.
- Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel extensively to undertake the duties of the post at various sites
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Appropriate management qualification
- Experience of working in the development and use of NHS costing information
- Experience and knowledge of appropriate software and BI functionality - e.g. SQL,Qlikview,PowerBI
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to support rational decision making.
- Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrable ability to negotiate work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Specialist use of Oracle or other general ledger systems
- IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Oracle Systems and Microsoft products including advanced level of Excel spreadsheets.
- Demonstrable project management skills including work planning, organization and prioritisation.
- Demonstrate business case developments and participation in contract management.
- Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel extensively to undertake the duties of the post at various sites
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).
