Job Summary
The post holder will be a leading finance professional and key member of the Senior Finance Team within the Trust. They will also be an active participant within the senior management teams of the Velindre Cancer Service, supporting the Head of Finance Business Partnering in managing and overseeing the performance of the devolved divisional finance teams. The role provides leadership, strategic and operational responsibility for delivering a Trust-wide business partner financial management and advice service, working closely with senior managers to provide innovative, proactive financial advice.
About Us
Velindre University NHS Trust provides specialist services across Wales, including the cutting‑edge Velindre Cancer Centre and the award‑winning Welsh Blood Service. The Trust hosts the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales, and promotes a culture of discovery, collaboration and continuous improvement through research and innovation.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the VCS financial strategy, delivering annual financial plans and translating them into agreed budgets across the two service delivery divisions, including CIP targets.
- Play a significant role in commissioning and contracting discussions with NHS and external organisations, and deputise for the Head of Finance Business Partnering in internal and external meetings as required.
- Provide leadership, direction and coaching to divisional finance teams, ensuring high standards of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure robust governance, financial control and risk management across all divisions.
- Provide impartial professional financial advice and analysis to support strategy, planning and decision‑making.
- Lead the promotion and delivery of sound financial management, overseeing budget execution, monitoring, forecasting and reporting on income and expenditure.
- Support the development of financial aspects of business cases, service delivery options and investment/disinvestment alternatives.
- Develop and manage detailed financial projections, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s overall strategy and financial viability.
- Advise on financial performance management, benchmarking and commercial opportunities, ensuring budget, procurement, and contract governance complies with Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior NHS decision makers, the Welsh Government, WHSSC, commercial partners, the third sector and local authorities.
- Produce complex reports and presentations for the Trust Board and other stakeholders, disseminating best practice and innovation across divisions.
- Admit to a safe and secure working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting incidents.
- Adapt to evolving professional and service developments, undertaking new duties as required.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies)
- Up to date on latest accounting standards and recommendations
- Leadership and management training/qualification and/or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development within an NHS environment
- Good understanding of NHS Wales accounting and reporting regime
- Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures and good practice
- Advanced and detailed knowledge of strategic and capacity planning
Desirable
- Project management experience and/or qualification
- Detailed knowledge of HMRC VAT and tax rules
Experience
Essential
- Significant post‑qualification experience in a Finance Business Partnering role
- Experience dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities
- Recruitment, management, supervision, workload setting, appraising and staff development
- Experienced in developing and presenting formal, complex business cases to non‑finance managers and directors
Desirable
- In‑depth understanding of NHS Trust’s financial controls
- Senior level NHS Financial Management experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to influence senior colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to provide leadership and direction
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Planning, prioritising and organising workload for self and departments in complex environments
- Ability to analyse work areas for continuous improvement opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively
- Proven record of achievement in financial management, providing advice to professionals on a team basis
- Confidence presenting to large and small audiences, explaining complex financial information in an accessible manner
- Strong analytical skills, solving complex financial problems related to business cases and analyses
Desirable
- Leading large groups
- Experience working in a commissioning environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered in the normal application process.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For more information, visit velindre.nhs.wales.
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