Executive Finance Leader – Health Board

NHS; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is inviting applications for a Deputy Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across a large NHS organisation in Wales. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will shape financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and support transformational change across the Health Board.

The role requires senior-level expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, and partnership working with Welsh Government and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Membership of a professional Chartered Accounting institution.
• CCAB Qualified Accountant — professional accountancy qualification plus further specialist knowledge training and experience.
• Postgraduate Master's level qualification in management or finance.
• Extensive, in-depth specialist knowledge across financial management, workforce planning and service planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NHS structures, governance frameworks, and partner organisations.
• Advanced understanding of national policy, legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic financial leadership for a Health Board with an annual revenue budget of approximately £1.6 billion.
• Deputise for the Executive Director of Finance as required with formal financial advice, assurance and challenge.
• Lead the Finance function with governance, control, planning and performance management.
• Engage with Executive Directors, Welsh Government and external partners to drive value-based services.
• Provide expert financial advice and interpretation of complex information to Board-level audiences.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Executive leadership

Financial governance

Programme management

Education

CCAB Chartered Accountant

Master's degree in management or finance

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board is inviting applications for a Deputy Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership across a large NHS organisation in Wales. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will shape financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and support transformational change across the Health Board.

The role requires senior-level expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, and partnership working with Welsh Government and external stakeholders.