About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Principal Finance Manager to play a key leadership role within Powys Teaching Health Board's Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will help shape financial strategy, lead high-profile financial planning and reporting activities, and provide expert advice that supports the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across Powys.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic team, leading on financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, savings delivery, and digital innovation. You will oversee a talented team, champion modern finance systems and data-driven decision-making, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure resources are used effectively to maximise value for patients and communities.
We are looking for a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, strategic vision and the ability to thrive in a complex environment. In return, you will gain exposure to executive-level decision-making, the opportunity to influence the future direction of NHS services. If you are passionate about leadership, transformation and delivering value in public services, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Principal Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role within Powys Teaching Health Board's Finance Team. You will lead the co-ordination and delivery of key financial support functions, including financial planning, board and Welsh Government reporting, financial management and oversight of the both the Finance Systems Team and Finance Support Team. You will also provide senior leadership support and deputise for the Assistant Director of Finance when required.
You will work closely with the whole Finance team, senior leaders, and managers across the organisation. The role is fundamental to ensuring the Health Board meets its statutory financial duties through robust planning, forecasting, governance and performance management, while promoting the effective use of resources.
A key aspect of the role is leading on financial planning and reporting, including the development of annual and three-year financial plans, production of board reports and monitoring returns. You will ensure financial information is accurate, timely and forward-looking, helping the organisation identify opportunities, manage risks and make informed decisions.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team, oversee financial systems and reporting tools, and drive improvements in financial processes, intelligence and governance to support the delivery of sustainable healthcare services across Powys.
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.
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
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
CCAB Qualified Accountant professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Understanding of the NHS, its infrastructure and partner organisations. Understanding of the NHS Financial Management agenda and key issues faced.
Desirable
Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments
Experience Essential
Experience: Financial management in a complex organisation such as the NHS Experience: Working in a multidisciplinary environment. Delivering within challenging financial situations, including financial turnaround/overspend. Aptitude and Abilities; 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 Work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including advanced level of Excel spreadsheets Demonstrable project management skills including work planning, organization, and prioritization Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance Interpret and apply Financial Reporting Standards & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Values: Demonstrate the application of professional ethics, Values and judgement in support of the core Values underpinning the Finance Department, 'professionalism, empathy and respect' Can demonstrate PTHB Values Other: Ability to maintain resilience and reliability under sustained pressure, to ensure objectives are met timely Ability to travel to meeting within PTHB and potentially national.
Desirable
Qualifications and/or Knowledge: Understanding of developing best practice in the NHS within the UK nations; and of management and leadership best practice developments Keeps selfinformed through local and national networks Experience: Extensive NHS finance experience General management experience Experience of undertaking complex business cases Aptitude & Abilities: Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Powys Teaching Health Board
Address Bronllys Hospital
Brecon Road
Brecon
LD3 0LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)