About this role
Job summary
If you're ready to bring your expertise, energy, and ideas to a role where finance shapes the future of healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
We are a Finance team committed to personal and professional development. Join us to progress your career in a role that provides the opportunity to problem solve and innovate in a fast-paced environment.
Experience within NHS Finance or Public Sector Finance is helpful but not essential; we welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives.
About the Role
The Division Accountant is a key financial business partner providing high quality financial insight in support of delivering the Health Board's financial objectives.
This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their finance career combining strong analytical skills with the ability to build relationships and support operational and clinical teams.
You'll play a vital role in supporting directorates to understand their financial position, make informed decisions, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. You'll be a key link between Finance and operational colleagues, helping to ensure resources are used effectively for the benefit of patients and communities across Gwent.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality financial advice, analysis, and support to designated directorates.
Build strong working relationships across Finance and operational teams, acting as a trusted point of contact.Prepare clear, insightful financial reports for operational and clinical leaders.Identify financial risks and opportunities, supporting directorates to manage their resources effectively.Lead on monthly budget monitoring, variance analysis, and forecasting.Assist in the development of business cases and service improvement proposals.Support the annual budget-setting process and contribute to financial planning cycles.Promote good financial governance and value for money.
About You
This role suits someone who is confident working with numbers and equally confident working with people. You will be:
A CCAB-qualified accountant or finalist (or equivalent) and able to demonstrate relevant experience in a complex financial environment.Skilled in financial analysis, interpretation, and presenting information clearly.Able to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues, adapting your style to your audience.Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and meeting deadlines.Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.A team player who enjoys collaboration and problem-solving.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
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This role will be a dedicated support to the Research and Development Department based at Royal Gwent Hospital. The role will require three days a week within the R&D Department with options to work across other sites within the Health Board estate.
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Education & Training Essential
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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.
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Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address Royal Gwent Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)