Senior Finance Business Partner

Transformation Unit; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner (Band 7) to support the Deputy Head of Finance Partnering in managing the Business Partner Team for Velindre Cancer Services. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, and financial advisory across the Trust.

The post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months. Some remote working is available; office presence expected at least 2 days per week in Cardiff. Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified CCAB accountant with membership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with NHS accounting controls is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Business Partnering function delivering strategic financial support and budgeting.
• Oversee monthly budget holder reports, annual outturn forecast and ad hoc costing.
• Advise budget holders on financial matters and develop financial modelling.
• Manage and develop the Finance Business Partner team and deputise for senior finance leadership.

Skills

Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Office

Education

CCAB membership

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Main area Finance Grade Band 7 Contract 9 months (Fixed term/secondment for 9 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 with 30 minutes lunch break. Some remote working is available if preferred. Generally our team work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week.) Job ref 120-AC829-1126

Employer Velindre University NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust Headquarters Town Cardiff Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

Senior Finance Business Partner

Band 7

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

• Caring
• Respectful
• Accountable

and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.

Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).

Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.

For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.

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

Job overview

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a finance professional within Velindre University NHS Trust. They will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Finance Business Partnering and Head of Finance Business Partnering in managing the Business Partner Team for Velindre Cancer Services. The key elements of this post will include oversight of the production of an accurate monthly budget holder report, annual outturn forecast, ad hoc costing work and supporting and advising budget holders on all financial matters including investigating financial enquiries.

The post will also be required to provide support to other roles within the Trust wide Finance team, as necessary.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded here . (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

Main duties of the job

This role leads the Finance Business Partnering function, providing strategic financial support, planning, forecasting and budgetary control across the Trust.

The postholder oversees financial performance reporting, variance analysis, business case development and financial modelling to support decision-making and delivery of the Trust's financial plan. They provide expert financial advice to senior managers and budget holders, ensure compliance with financial procedures and governance requirements, and lead the production of high-quality financial information.

The role also includes managing and developing the Finance Business Partner team, promoting financial awareness, driving continuous improvement and deputising for senior finance leadership when required.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months.

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

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We arecaring,respectful, andaccountablein how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Person specification

Compentency based questions

• Fully qualified accountant with CCAB membership
• Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations
• Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
• Significant experience in a Financial Management role. In depth understanding of NHS Financial Controls
• Microsoft Office – to include Word, Excel (advanced)
• Able to prioritise and to demonstrate consistent achievement of accurate work to strict timescales
• Extensive understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime
• Present confidently to large and small audiences and able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non finance managers.
• Work well under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
• Ability to carry out advanced spreadsheet modelling / forecasting
• Microsoft Office – Access, PowerPoint
• Leading large groups
• Production of high quality presentations
• Welsh Speaker

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