Finance Adviser

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is seeking a dynamic finance professional to join the NHS secondary care finance team. The role involves supporting managers with financial analysis, variances, and value-for-money decisions, with potential for hybrid working after training.

The successful candidate will have an AAT or equivalent qualification or relevant experience, with opportunities for professional development and study towards accountancy qualifications.

Qualifications

• AAT or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Finance/Accounting degree or demonstrated ability to work at degree level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in budget, control, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and support to managers.
• Investigate complex variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Produce timely, accurate management information under tight deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation.

Skills

Organisation

Spreadsheets

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Judgement

Education

AAT or equivalent

Finance / Accounting degree

CPD / professional development

Tools

Oracle accounts

Job description

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 understanding and experience of the management of NHS services.

If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

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

Desirable criteria

• ECDL Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills
• 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.

Desirable criteria

• The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• 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

Essential Criteria

• 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