About this role
Job summary
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Finance professional to join the Finance Department at Cardiff and Vale UHB. As one of the largest NHS finance teams in Wales, we pride ourselves on being dynamic, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?Working with us means being part of a large, supportive and forward-thinking department where.
We offer:
o Comprehensive CPD and training programmeso Study support to help you progress even furthero ACCA gold accredited employer status, recognising our commitment to professional excellenceo Level 1 accreditation from One NHS Finance, demonstrating our investment in our people and our drive to develop a high performing finance serviceo Flexible working arrangementso Generous NHS pension schemeo Competitive salaryo NHS discount opportunitieso 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service up to 34 days)
Who We're Looking ForWe are seeking a confident and capable individual who can make a positive impact from day one. You should be:
o Skilled at engaging, influencing and communicatingo Proactive, analytical and passionateo We're looking for someone who's enthusiastic about developing their skills and growing their career with uso Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to evolving demands
If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where your expertise is valued and your development is supported, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide professional financial advice and support across the Health Board to enable effective budget setting, financial management and delivery of financial targets.
Work closely with budget holders to support financial performance, operational delivery and achievement of the Health Board's financial plan.
Support financial and business planning processes, ensuring the financial impact of service developments is fully understood and assessed.
Assist in monitoring financial performance, preparing financial projections, option appraisals and forward plans to manage risks and opportunities.
Prepare and present monthly financial reports to senior managers, highlighting risks, pressures and required actions.
Support budget holders through financial training and clear communication of complex financial information.
Help ensure Health Board financial systems, activities and controls meet governance, probity and stewardship standards.
Deputise for senior colleagues
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
Support the delivery of financial balance across the Health Board through cost reduction schemes, improved resource use and financial monitoring.
Provide detailed financial analysis, projections and modelling to support decisionmaking, service development and business case preparation.
Communicate complex and sensitive financial information clearly to clinical and managerial stakeholders, using negotiation and influence.
Provide finance input into service planning, NHS target delivery and significant clinical practice changes, ensuring financial implications are robustly assessed.
Support commissioning processes, including financial advice on service delivery, liaison with LHBs, Welsh Government, WHSSC and other NHS organisations.
Assist with Service Level Agreements, ensuring full cost recovery and accurate contract performance monitoring.
Support maintenance of financial governance, including general ledger integrity, debtor/creditor control, stock reconciliation and income recovery.
Assist with yearend accounts, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with policy and adherence to Standing Financial Instructions.
Contribute to partnership working, departmental improvement, stakeholder communication and deputising responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree, AAT or equivalent Study towards CCAB professional accountancy qualification, preferably part-qualified Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience Essential
Finance experience with experience within the NHS, public or private sector Knowledge and experience of financial management and business and strategic planning Coordination and supervision of work processes
Desirable
General management experience Experience in the NHS
Skills Essential
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Analytical, interpretational and comparative skills Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team Demonstrable 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.
Desirable
Use of Oracle or other general ledger systems
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Woodland House
Maes y Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)