About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Wales Performance & Improvement Financial Planning & Delivery Directorate as a Band 7 Senior Business Analyst.
This post is also offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. Applications are welcomed from part-qualified candidates at Band 6 level, who will be supported through a structured developmental pathway to achieve Band 7.
You will be joining an innovative and award-winning team that is passionate about delivering value within NHS Wales. The role offers the opportunity to engage with Health Boards and Trusts across NHS Wales, offering intelligence and insights by triangulating patient outcomes, financial data and healthcare activity, supporting financial sustainability and improvement across the system.
As the profile and reputation of the Directorate has grown since its inception, so has the demand for its expertise and insight.
It is an exciting time for individuals with drive and ambition to join the team with a growing work programme, agenda, and opportunity to make a difference within NHS Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include playing a pivotal role in producing robust and effective financial analysis & intelligence in order to contribute to the Directorate's delivery objectives. You will be working as a partner with organisations across NHS Wales to support individual organisations to be in sustainable financial health whilst meeting future system challenges. The post holder will be a CCAB/CIMA qualified finance professional, supporting the Assistant Directors in the robust monitoring of in-year plans and key areas of delivery. This includes the development of monthly reports for organisations analysing financial trends and the application of analysis tools to scenario test and risk assess organisations' performance and forecasts.
Applications via Annex 21 will be accepted from both internal and external candidates who are actively working towards, or nearing completion of, a recognised CCAB or CIMA qualification.
In these circumstances, salary will be applied in accordance with Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service and will be subject to the achievement of agreed milestones within a structured development plan:
Up to 12 months prior to full CCAB/CIMA professional membership: 75% of the top of Band 7 More than 12 months but less than 24 months prior to full CCAB/CIMA professional membership: 70% of the top of Band 7 Internal Band 6 candidates appointed under Annex 21 will not experience any detriment to their existing pay.
About us
NHS Wales Performance & Improvement (formerly the NHS Wales Executive) has an important and valuable role in the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities:
To support NHS Wales to deliver better health services for patients and the public. To support Ministers to hold NHS Wales to account for the provision of health service.
Since its inception in April 2023, strong foundations have been put in place within NHS Wales Performance & Improvement (NHS P&I) - including a more joined up and informed approach between policy development and operational NHS delivery, and improved coordination and collaboration across whole systems and pathways. Building on this foundation, NHS P&I aims to be an acknowledged centre of excellence in its field, efficient and responsive to the needs of both NHS Wales and Ministers, supporting best practice, and streamlining accountability.
NHS P&I will support the NHS by providing:
Improvement services Innovation support Value and sustainability support Clinical expertise in service improvement, drawing on the best in Wales Regional delivery support
NHS P&I will support Ministers by providing:
Financial delivery support Performance management support Planning advice Advice to Welsh Government on use of powers of directions and intervention
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 Essential
CCAB/CIMA qualified and member of professional body Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Project Management
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience working in a finance department Experience using & enhancing financial systems Experience working with budget holders and managers
Desirable
Experience working in NHS Experience of working with partner organisations Demonstrable awareness of stakeholder interests & priorities
Skills Essential
Significant analytical abilities Ability to work autonomously & collaboratively Ability to use systems to generate reports, manipulate and interpret data
Desirable
Ability to turn data into knowledge Ability to deliver change & improve quality of service Skills in databases & business intelligence software
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).
Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales
Address Bocam Park
Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 5LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)