About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join HEIW's finance team as Head of Finance Business Partnering. The role will support the Deputy Director of Finance in drafting the Finance plan for the Integrated Medium Term Plan and developing and managing the Resource plan for this ambitious and dynamic national organisation.
The Head of Finance Business Partnering will be a key senior post within the Finance team and will take the lead in providing financial management support to the Finance Business Partners in the management and delivery of HEIW's Financial Plan.
The post holder will also have opportunities to contribute to a range of national development projects in support of HEIW's strategic aims, that will involve senior level engagement across the Organisation.
This post is being offered for a fixed term for 12 month period to provide maternity cover.
Applications from any NHS employees (excluding those employed by independent contractors) will be considered only as a secondment opportunity. In this case, all NHS employees must have their line manager's approval before making an application.
It may be extended or made permanent at the end of that period depending on available funding and business requirement, but there is no guarantee of continued employment in HEIW.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advice on financial performance, accounting standards and financial controls within the area of responsibility. This may involve communicating sensitive, complex or contentious information to both finance and non-finance staff.
Full line management responsibility for direct reports is also included within the role, including management of sickness absence, performance appraisal, recruitment and staff development.
Providing highly complex and sensitive information to the Executive Team and HEIW Board, including the Director of Finance.
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Qualified accountant with CCAB membership, with significant experience at a senior level. Masters level qualification within the relevant field, or possess the equivalent experience, skills and knowledge. Evidence of continuing professional development within the last two years within a large and complex organisation including understanding of NHS structure and funding mechanisms. Understanding of Welsh Government and NHS organisations principles and standards of governance, policies, strategies and plans. In depth knowledge of finance, planning and performance within the health sector.
Desirable
Postgraduate management or finance qualification.
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working in a financial management position Experience of working at a senior financial management level within a large and complex organisation. Financial Management experience.
Desirable
Working within an NHS finance setting Understanding of financial controls and processes. Clear understanding of NHS Finance
Skills and Attributes Essential
Able to plan and organise workload and those of others. Excellent interpersonal , written and verbal communication skills. Excellent report writing skills. Flexible and team-based approach. Able to review & determine areas of work which would benefit from improvement. Ability to communicate complex and detailed financial issues in a clear and straightforward manner. Able to present confidently to large and small audiences; able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-finance managers. Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems, which may require comparative or option appraisal techniques. Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office packages. Able to work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels. Highly organised and able to work well and methodically under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards. Ability to deputise for the Deputy Director of Financial Management when required and work confidently with the Senior Leadership Team.
Desirable
Ability to challenge in a constructive way as necessary all financial procedures and processes.
Other Essential
Ability to travel between HEIW sites. Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
Values Essential
Able to make effective use of available resources to analyse problems and evaluate solutions. Self-motivated and innovative thinker. Diplomatic and assertive. Methodical and highly organised. Ability to meet and uphold HEIW values
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 Health Education and Improvement Wales
Address HEIW
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://heiw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)