Assistant Director - Strategic Costing Lead, Performance & Improvement

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Assistant Director - Strategic Costing Lead, Performance & Improvement to provide financial leadership across NHS Wales. This role entails engaging with multiple stakeholders and supporting national policies to enhance financial sustainability within the NHS. Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in financial roles, strong communication skills, and a desire to foster professional development. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary located in Pencoed, Wales.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial leadership roles within NHS or similar organisations.
• Strong communication skills, ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.
• Understanding of Welsh Government policies and NHS framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct organizational liaison role to NHS Wales organizations.
• Support and challenge specified NHS Wales organizations.
• Lead finance support role to Welsh Government policy leads.

Job description

Assistant Director - Strategic Costing Lead, Performance & Improvement

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5LJ

Pay:

£78,120.00 to £90,013.00 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

17/01/2026

About this job

The role will have significant freedom to act, and as part of the senior team will operate at a strategic level with a number of Directors of Finance, executives from NHS Wales organisations, Welsh Government policy leads, national and international stakeholders, national clinical leads, and other NHS Wales teams including other Directorates within the NHS Executive.

The Financial Planning & Delivery Directorate is passionate about people and professional development, with an ambitious development programme for the overall team and all team members.

This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills and experiences across a broad and exciting national agenda.

Responsibilities

• Provide the direct organisational liaison role to a number of NHS Wales organisations.
• Provide support and challenge to specified NHS Wales organisations in line with the Welsh Government Escalation and Intervention Arrangements.
• Provide financial leadership to national committees and programmes examining opportunities to improve value and financial sustainability within the Welsh NHS.
• Lead on behalf of the Directorate the support and development of key areas of national policy and developments.
• Provide the lead finance support role to Welsh Government policy leads on key NHS programme areas.
• Lead on behalf of the Directorate the relationship management and learning from key external stakeholders.

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 on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.