Finance Business Partner - Financial Planning

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Wales is seeking a Finance Business Partner for Financial Planning. This role involves supporting strategic objectives, developing financial plans, and collaborating with senior managers. The ideal candidate should be CCAB qualified and have experience in a complex financial environment, particularly within the NHS. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The position offers a vibrant work environment with a focus on personal development and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial environment at a senior level.
• Experience of providing financial training to non-financial managers.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Financial Planning in delivering strategic objectives.
• Develop robust and effective financial plans.
• Work with non-financial senior managers.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Strong Interpersonal skills

Excellent Analytical and Numerical Skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Familiar with Oracle financial system

Education

CCAB qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft applications

Computerised financial accounting systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Financial Planning

We have an exciting opportunity within our Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and proud of the work that we do.

If you are enthusiastic about a future in finance and performance then this exciting role could be for you. We would welcome a call to discuss any queries you may have and can arrange for a visit to meet the team if it would help with your decision on applying.

The current opportunity on offer Finance Business Partner - Financial Planning

We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive. We are committed to creating and nurturing a positive, flexible and sustainable work environment.

This role encompasses Agile Working, with the office base being Capital Quarter 2 in Cardiff. There may also be a need to travel to other Public Health Wales sites on occasions.

Main duties of the job

The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of Financial Planning in delivering the organisations strategic objectives through the development of robust and effective financial plans, financial management and financial governance.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge to further develop a career within Finance. We actively support personal and professional development and will work the successful candidate to produce a personal development plan.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

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

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

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• oCCAB qualified, equivalent to a Master's degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills.

Experience

• oExperience of working in a financial environment at a senior level in a large complex organisation.
• oExperience of working with non-financial senior managers.
• oProviding financial training to non-financial managers
• oManagement accounting experience
• oExperience of working in the NHS.
• oManagement accounting experience within the NHS

Skills & Attributes

• oExcellent Communication skills - both written and verbal
• oStrong Interpersonal skills
• oExcellent Analytical and Numerical Skills
• oExcellent IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications and computerised financial accounting systems
• oAbility to work under own initiative
• oAbility to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role
• oMethodical and organised approach to work
• oAbility to work and make decisions under pressure
• oFamiliar with the Oracle financial system
• oAwareness of NHS Finance issues
• oWelsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1-5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.