Business Systems Finance Analyst – Specialist (Digital Development)

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Public Health Wales as a Business Systems Finance Analyst - Specialist, where you will utilize technology to improve processes in public healthcare. This role requires expertise in Microsoft 365, Power Apps, and Power Automate, tackling challenges in finance systems. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance system functionalities and drive digital transformation, making a significant impact on healthcare outcomes across Wales.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in the NHS related to finance, informatics, or systems.
• Customer-focused experience (internal & external).
• Experience delivering projects and system or service changes to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated workflows using Power Platform tools.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to streamline business processes.
• Support and enhance existing O365-based solutions.

Skills

Advanced application software skills

Proficiency in SQL

Understanding of finance and procurement processes

Education

Post-graduate level education

AAT (Level 4)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Job description

Business Systems Finance Analyst – Specialist (Digital Development)

Join Public Health Wales as a Business Systems Finance Analyst - Specialist (Digital Development)

Are you passionate about using technology to improve processes and drive efficiency? We're looking for a forward-thinking individual with experience in Microsoft 365, Power Apps, and Power Automate to join our Finance Systems team.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll:

• Design and implement automated workflows using Power Platform tools
• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to streamline business processes
• Support and enhance existing O365-based solutions
• Play a key role in our digital transformation journey

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems with technology and wants to make a real impact in public healthcare.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public, and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis, and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organization that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organization is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part-time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job responsibilities

The post holder will take a lead role in the administration, development, and maintenance of the Trust's Financial Management and Business Systems, ensuring system integrity, controls, interfaces, subsystems, BI tools, and all closedown requirements are properly managed.

The post-holder will be expected:

• To be responsible for the integrity, administration, and support of all finance business systems
• To be proactive in identifying potential system developments and provide advice on the most appropriate approach, including process automation
• To plan and prioritize a wide-ranging annual work plan, develop timetables, and plan resources for testing cycles; liaise with colleagues, other organizations, and stakeholders to meet reporting requirements and keep systems updated
• To provide frontline financial systems support and advice to staff, managers, and clinicians
• To work with service providers, the all-Wales Oracle consortium, and Public Health Wales NHS Trust colleagues to develop and improve systems and practices
• To handle complex data efficiently, utilizing technological solutions and appropriate tools
• To ensure all-Wales system developments are risk assessed, tested, and successfully implemented locally
• To contribute to and influence the all-Wales Oracle consortium in system development benefiting Public Health Wales NHS Trust and Wales
• To contribute to all-Wales and internal user groups within Finance and Purchase to Pay (P2P) functions
• To deliver improvements to end users through bespoke solutions, including robotics
• To represent the Finance Systems Team as needed

You can find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking "Apply now" to view on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate level education or qualified by specialist experience in a financial, informatics, or systems environment
• AAT (Level 4)

Experience

• Significant experience working in the NHS related to finance, informatics, or systems
• Customer-focused experience (internal & external)
• Experience delivering projects and system or service changes to strict deadlines
• Proficiency in SQL, VBA for database/report development and querying
• Oracle Financials (all modules) administration, support, and development

Skills

• Advanced application software skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, SharePoint)
• Willingness to learn Welsh or speak it

Knowledge

• Understanding of finance and procurement processes
• High technical ability related to business systems
• Knowledge of accounting systems and requirements
• Understanding of information processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure will be required to check for previous convictions.

Full-time, flexible, home, or remote working options available.