Finance Partner

NHS Jobs; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Cardiff is seeking a Financial Management, Monitoring and Reporting Support to work across designated Directorates. You will monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide accurate forecasting and reporting to budget holders.

You will prepare monthly reports, year-end forecasts, grant returns, and ad hoc analyses, contributing to financial plans, budgets and business cases. You will present information at management meetings and support project financials.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial planning and budget management.
• Ability to monitor financial performance and analyse variances.
• Experience in forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide forecasting and reporting.
• Meet with budget holders to provide financial advice and support.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, year-end forecasts, grant returns, and ad hoc analyses.

Job description

Financial Management, Monitoring and Reporting Support

designated Directorates and Divisions with budget management and financial planning. Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide accurate forecasting and reporting. Meet regularly with budget holders to provide financial advice, challenge, and support. Prepare monthly financial reports, year-end forecasts, grant returns, and ad hoc financial analyses. Contribute to the development of financial plans, budgets, and business cases. Present financial information and recommendations at management and finance meetings. Support project managers by providing financial analysis and advice on funding and budget requirements. Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement

Maintain and develop financial information systems, databases, and reporting tools. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reconciliations. Advise managers and budget holders on financial policies, procedures, and best practice. Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.

Strategic Financial Planning and Costing

Support the preparation of annual budgets, financial strategies, and the Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP). Prepare and review costings for business cases, grant applications, and service developments. Coordinate statutory and ad hoc costing exercises, ensuring consistent and robust methodologies.

Partnership Working and Communication

Build effective relationships with managers, budget holders, and external stakeholders. Provide specialist financial advice, guidance, and training to non-finance staff. Communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.

Other Responsibilities

Prioritise and manage workload to meet agreed objectives and deadlines. Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post. Deputise for the Senior Finance Partner as required.

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.