Finance Adviser

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is seeking a Finance Officer (Band 5) to join the secondary care finance team at Ysbyty Gwynedd. The role focuses on providing financial support, analysis and information to managers to maximise value for money.

The post requires an AAT or equivalent qualification, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and offers potential hybrid working after training with at least two days per week in Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent
• Finance/Accounting degree or ability to work at degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development in budget and financial management, control and reporting
• ECDL qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial advice and support to managers, investigating complex variances and suggesting corrective action
• Provide timely, accurate management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure compliance with Standing Orders and SFIs
• Communicate effectively to both finance and non-finance staff; support Welsh language capability if needed

Skills

Organisation

Spreadsheet skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Welsh communication

Education

AAT or equivalent

Finance/Accounting degree

CPD in budget and financial management

ECDL qualification

Tools

Oracle accounts

NHS financial systems

Job description

Main area Finance Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, some flexibility in working hours between 8am and 6pm, expectation is for 2-3 days per week to be office based in Ysbyty Gwynedd.) Job ref 050-AC219-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join Ysbyty Gwynedd’s secondary care finance team (as part of the West IHC). Based in Bangor, you will work closely with our secondary care clinical and operational teams, helping to ensure our services maximise their value for money.

The successful post holder will have a full AAT or equivalent qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

The role requires an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to value and patient care.

This is a great opportunity for those looking at furthering their finance career, as well as gaining a wider understandingand experience ofthe management of NHS services.

The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training, with the potential for support towards studying for professional Accountancy Qualifications.

After training, a more hybrid way of working may be possible, with some days worked at home & some in the office but it is expected that at least 2 days per week will be based in Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Main duties of the job

Works within the Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.

To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.

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

Qualifications

• AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
• Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting
• ECDL Qualification

Experience

• Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
• Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
• Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
• Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
• Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses

Skills

• The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
• The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
• Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
• The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
• Ability to exercise judgement and control.
• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

Knowledge

• Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
• Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately

Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
• The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
• To work corporately within a team

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.