Head of Finance Business Partnering & Value

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering & Values in Cardiff. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader to drive performance and innovation within the NHS in Wales. Candidates should possess a CCAB qualification and a strong background in financial leadership. This position provides an opportunity to lead strategic change and collaborate with key stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proven track record in senior financial leadership.
• Confidence to influence and shape strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of finance business partners.
• Drive performance and value across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior managers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Insight

Performance Management

Mentoring

Innovation

Education

CCAB accountancy qualification

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

Dataverse

Job description

Head of Finance Business Partnering & Values

Shape strategy. Drive value. Lead change.

Are you a visionary finance leader ready to make a real impact across the NHS in Wales? We're seeking an exceptional Head of Finance Business Partnering & Values - a forward-thinking, people-focused finance professional who can turn complex numbers into clear strategic insight and inspire teams to deliver excellence.

In this pivotal senior role, you’ll:

• 💼 Lead and inspire a talented team of finance business partners to deliver outstanding financial management and strategic support across the organisation.
• 📊 Drive performance and value, ensuring resources are used efficiently, effectively, and in line with our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for citizens across Wales.
• 🤝 Be a trusted advisor to divisional directors, senior managers, and key partners, shaping decisions that influence the future of digital and healthcare delivery.
• 🚀 Champion innovation - harnessing tools like Power BI, Oracle, and Dataverse to transform financial insight into action and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• 🌍 Live our values, embedding integrity, inclusion, and collaboration at the heart of everything you do.

You’ll bring:

• ✔ CCAB accountancy qualification (and significant post-qualification experience).
• ✔ A proven track record in senior financial leadership and business partnering.
• ✔ The confidence to influence, challenge, and shape strategic decisions at the highest levels.
• ✔ The passion to mentor, motivate and build a high-performing, values-led team.

This is more than a finance role - it’s an opportunity to lead change at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and public value.

If you’re ready to take your expertise to a national stage and help shape the future of NHS Wales, we want to hear from you.