Head of Finance Business Partnering

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Nantgarw; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare service organization is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead financial performance and transformation initiatives. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with leaders across services, ensuring resources align with operational priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NHS finance, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to service excellence. This position offers a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a strategic financial leadership role within the NHS.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Deep understanding of NHS policies and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering function.
• Provide financial insight to support service delivery.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with NHS financial governance.

Skills

Financial performance analysis

Strategic insight

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and forecasting

Governance and compliance

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join NWSSP as Head of Finance Business Partnering. This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of our mission to deliver outstanding service delivery and operational excellence.

You will lead a team of finance professionals, partnering with service leaders to drive financial performance, enable transformation, and ensure resources are aligned to priorities within our Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP).

• Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering function across NWSSP
• Provide strategic financial insight to support service delivery and transformation programmes
• Collaborate with divisional directors and service leads to influence decision-making
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure robust financial governance and compliance with NHS policies
• Champion value for money and continuous improvement across services

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Linsay Payne Job title: Deputy Director of Finance & Corporate Services Email address: [e-mail]