About this role
Job summary
The Senior Finance Business Partner is a finance professional within Velindre University NHS Trust. They will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Finance Business Partnering and Head of Finance Business Partnering in managing the Business Partner Team for Velindre Cancer Services. The key elements of this post will include oversight of the production of an accurate monthly budget holder report, annual outturn forecast, ad hoc costing work and supporting and advising budget holders on all financial matters including investigating financial enquiries.
The post will also be required to provide support to other roles within the Trust wide Finance team, as necessary.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloadedhere. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)
Main duties of the job
This role leads the Finance Business Partnering function, providing strategic financial support, planning, forecasting and budgetary control across the Trust. The postholder oversees financial performance reporting, variance analysis, business case development and financial modelling to support decision-making and delivery of the Trust's financial plan. They provide expert financial advice to senior managers and budget holders, ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements, and lead the production of high-quality financial information. The role also includes managing and developing the Finance Business Partner team, promoting financial awareness, driving continuous improvement and deputising for senior finance leadership when required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We arecaring,respectful, andaccountablein how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Compentency based questions
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant with CCAB membership
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff. Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
- Significant experience in a Financial Management role. In depth understanding of NHS Financial Controls
- Microsoft Office - to include Word, Excel (advanced)
- Able to prioritise and to demonstrate consistent achievement of accurate work to strict timescales
Desirable
- Extensive understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime
Competency based questions
Essential
- Present confidently to large and small audiences and able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non finance managers.
- Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
- Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting
Desirable
- Microsoft Office - Access, PowerPoint
- Leading large groups
- Production of high quality presentations
- Welsh Speaker
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
Velindre University NHS Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters
2 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://velindre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)