Senior Finance Analyst

Health Jobs UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks a Finance lead to provide financial advice and support within the surgery division. This permanent role offers flexible working and benefits such as 28 days annual leave and an attractive pension scheme. The successful candidate will develop financial plans, support budget holders, and ensure financial sustainability.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Attractive Pension scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a finance department.
• Experience working with budget holders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial advice and support to budget holders.
• Develop financial plans and forecasts aligned to strategic direction.
• Assist in budget planning and operational plan implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Planning and prioritisation

Numeracy and accuracy

Education

Degree or equivalent

Part-qualified (CCAB) accountant

Tools

Oracle Financials

Windows

Office

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via your email account used to apply, so please check regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum). This will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job overview

The role is based at Block 9 on the Royal Gwent Hospital site, with opportunities to work flexibly across all sites and remotely. You will be the Finance lead responsible for several Directorates within the surgery division. This permanent role offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave, an attractive Pension scheme, Salary Sacrifice schemes, and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Divisional Accountant will provide professional financial advice and support to budget holders within the Division/Locality/Directorate, contributing to achieving financial targets.

The post-holder will contribute to developing and implementing financial policies to meet the Health Board's financial objectives and be involved in the annual budget setting process and providing financial advice to interested parties.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation committed to caring. It provides an excellent workplace where you are trusted and valued, offering opportunities for all career stages. The Health Board serves a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff, and provides integrated acute, primary, and community care.

We offer extensive training, development opportunities, flexible working, occupational health support, and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence. Our Clinical Futures strategy promotes care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to be part of pioneering new ways of working and delivering world-class healthcare.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Develop financial plans and forecasts with stakeholders aligned to ABUHB's strategic direction.
2. Support business case production for revenue, capital investment, and service changes, including financial analyses and evaluation of cost-saving plans.
3. Provide financial evaluation for purchases of capital equipment, leases, and service contracts.
4. Create reports and implement corrective actions with budget holders and Business Partner Accountant.
5. Assist in budget planning and operational plan implementation, including advice on NHS financial regimes and contractual frameworks.
6. Analyze financial and service issues with budget holders, utilizing business intelligence tools.
7. Maintain and improve financial information systems and data quality.
8. Communicate financial drivers and participate in planning and resource allocation processes.
9. Develop and implement policies and service changes under your responsibility.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives and develop models for new service ways.
11. Collaborate with external agencies on strategy and service change.
12. Implement finance systems supporting integrated clinical services and resource efficiency.
13. Work with decision-makers to ensure financial sustainability.
14. Maintain professional relationships within Finance and external organisations.
15. Provide financial leadership to operational managers and staff.
16. Participate in setting annual objectives aligned with the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework.
17. Develop performance management systems, including appraisals and personal development.
18. Train non-finance managers in financial control and data interpretation.
19. Work independently within strategic and policy frameworks, advising on implementation.
20. Balance proactive service development with reactive operational responsibilities.
21. Analyze complex documents and data to develop options and facilitate decisions.
22. Encourage continuous improvement and governance in financial roles.
23. Ensure involvement in business decisions considering implications and risks.
24. Represent and deputise for senior finance staff as required.
25. Support cross-divisional and local work streams with financial expertise.

Person specification

Education & Training

• Degree or equivalent
• Part-qualified (CCAB) accountant

Work experience

• At least 2 years in a finance department
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar systems
• Customer-focused work experience
• Experience working with budget holders

Desirable

• Experience maintaining accounting systems
• NHS experience

Skills & Abilities

• Analytical skills
• Advanced Windows and Office skills
• Planning and prioritisation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Delegation and initiative
• Numeracy and accuracy
• Use of GL systems for reporting

Knowledge & Understanding

• Finance and procurement processes
• Accounting practices and audit requirements
• Financial management theory
• External NHS relationships

Additional notes on sponsorship and safeguarding are included in the original description.