Head of Financial Accounting and Governance

Temple B'nai Abraham; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Pontypridd is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting and Governance. This role includes providing financial governance assurance and managing resources within the financial accounts function. Ideal candidates will be CCAB-qualified and possess significant experience in finance management, particularly within NHS guidelines. Competitive salary offered along with a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NHS finance policies and legislation.
• CCAB-qualified accountant with further specialist training.
• Experience implementing the NHS Wales financial regime.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial governance assurance to the audit committee.
• Manage all services and resources within the Financial Accounts Function.
• Ensure a sound internal control environment over financial systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

Strong knowledge of financial control

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent time-management skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

CCAB-qualified accountant

Relevant undergraduate degree in business or accounting

Tools

ORACLE FI-MS

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC). Following the establishment of the NWJCC on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Head of Financial Accounting and Governance to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.

Main Duties of the Job

To provide financial governance assurance to the NWJCC audit committee and compile the NWJCC annual financial accounts in line with Welsh Government guidance and professional standards.

To manage all the services, performance, staff and other resources within the Financial Accounts Function of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC).

To ensure a sound internal control environment over the NWJCC's financial systems and processes.

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board is part of NHS Wales and serves a large population across a diverse region with nearly 13,500 staff. CTM operates three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities, offering high‑quality patient care across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Our strategy focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

Details

• Date Posted: 17 November 2025


• Pay Scheme: Agenda for change


• Band: Band 8b


• Salary: £65,424 to £76,021 per annum


• Contract: Permanent


• Working Pattern: Full‑time

b>Reference Number: 110‑AC334‑1125W

• Job Locations: NWJCC Offices – Unit G1, The Willowford, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YL

Job Description

Full job description and person specification are available in the attached supporting documents. Please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Essential

• Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, NHS finance policies and legislation.


• CCAB‑qualified accountant with further specialist training and experience.


• Up‑to‑date registration.


• Strong knowledge of financial control, internal control procedures and technical rules and standards.


• Experience implementing the NHS Wales financial regime, Welsh Government Manual for accounts and HM Treasury Financial Reporting Manual.


• Proficiency in international financial accounting standards as applied to the NHS and public sector.


• Ability to produce annual accounts and apply all relevant International Financial Reporting Standards in practice.

Desirable

• Relevant undergraduate degree in business or accounting or equivalent.


• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards for NHS and public sector.


• Familiarity with NHS Wales Manual for Accounts, HM Treasury Financial Reporting Manual, and Welsh Government procurement regulations.


• Understanding of standing financial instructions and financial governance.


• Knowledge of VAT legislation applicable to healthcare.


• Experience in NHS Wales capital funding environment.

Experience

• Significant post‑qualification experience in finance management, strategic and staff leadership roles.


• Experience using and managing computerised financial management systems, particularly ORACLE FI‑MS.


• Strong analytical skills for manipulating large, complex spreadsheets.


• Staff management experience, including workload planning, sickness and grievance management.


• Experience with NHS audit committees and related governance processes (adviseable).

Skills and Attributes

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for complex data manipulation, forecasting and trend analysis.


• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills, able to meet competing demands and deadlines.


• Capability to work independently, set team goals and plan to achieve them.


• Mentoring skills – responsible for training staff in financial qualifications.

Other Role Requirements

• Flexibility with travel across sites for meetings.


• Welsh speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

NWJCC Offices – Unit G1, The Willowford, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YL

Website: https://joinctm.wales/