Higher Finance Officer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Holywell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Research and Development Financial Support Officer to manage financial governance and support research processes. The ideal candidate will possess AAT or equivalent qualifications and experience in NHS budgeting and financial management. This position is based primarily in Holywell with opportunities to work on other sites. The role also involves financial advice and support across various departments, contributing to the overall success of research within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an NHS and financial environment.
• Experience with ring fenced budgets and contracts.
• Significant experience in budget setting and control.

Responsibilities

• Process all aspects of income for the Research department.
• Provide financial advice and support to Managers.
• Investigate financial enquiries and assist in the annual financial report.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

AAT full technical qualification or equivalent experience

Finance/accountancy degree or equivalent ability

Tools

Oracle accounts financials system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a member of the Research and Development team in BCUHB. The role will provide research administrative financial support for staff across the organisation in order to manage, with the support of the Research team, all research governance and processes which need completing on behalf of the organisation. It is expected that the role will be worked from Holywell mostly with the possibility of working on other sites. The role will provide comprehensive financial administrative support in the Research and Development Department and provide advice and support to all staff within the organisation who are involved in undertaking research. This post will also develop your personal understanding of research and financial systems, and give you an opportunity to work across BCUHB with a range of different staff.

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

For more information/ informal visits, please contact: [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To process and manage all aspects of income for the Research and development department , including external recharges and contracts with NHS and non-NHS providers and partners. Ensuring that all income and invoices are processed and accounted for in accordance with set procedures and Accounting standards, and that all information is provided in accordance with statutory reporting requirements, timescales and standards, through the completion of own work and the coordination with other colleagues across the Research and Development and Finance Department and wider Health Board.

To work within the Team providing professional assistance, financial advice and support to Managers, undertaking investigation into complex financial variances and take corrective action as necessary.

To investigate financial enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required, supporting the production and publication of the Research and Development annual financial report and monthly spending plan returns, Health Boards Statutory Annual Accounts in line with Welsh Government Policy and guidelines.

To provide timely and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation.

At times required to discuss financial matters with overseas visitors and private patients and their relatives in respect of cost and charges.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• AAT full technical qualification or proven equivalent experience
• Finance/accountancy degree or proven ability to work at degree level
• Evidence of continued professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting

Experience

• Significant experience of working in an NHS and financial environment
• Experience of working with ring fenced budgets and contracts
• Significant experience of investigating, analysing, budgets setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised systems
• Understand the implications of current accounting and NHS legislation as it affects area of work
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS ring fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately

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.