Assistant Head of Financial Reporting

Overview

This senior role offers a rewarding opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a valued part in Hywel Dda University Health Board as Assistant Head of Financial Reporting. Based within the Finance Directorate, the post contributes to the delivery of high‑quality financial reporting, planning, and analysis that supports safe, sustainable, and compassionate healthcare services for the communities of West Wales. The role supports hybrid working arrangements, recognising the importance of flexible ways of working, wellbeing, and work‑life balance, while maintaining strong team connection and collaboration. Hywel Dda University Health Board is an ACCA Approved Employer for Professional Development, formally recognising high standards of learning and development and providing prospective applicants with the confidence that their CPD (continuing professional development) needs will be supported and encouraged. Working in West Wales offers a unique combination of professional challenge and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting delivery of the Finance Directorate's financial reporting and planning work, ensuring information is accurate, transparent, and genuinely useful.
• Producing clear, accessible monthly financial reports and commentary that help teams understand the financial position and support long‑term sustainability.
• Supporting the annual planning and budget‑setting process, helping to develop financial plans that are robust, affordable, and aligned with organisational priorities and population needs.
• Coordinating team work programmes and supporting colleagues to deliver high‑quality outputs, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Working alongside the Deputy Head of Financial Reporting, contributing to a range of internal and external reports, including Welsh Government submissions, Public Board papers, and Finance and Performance Committee reports.

Qualifications

You will be CCAB or CIMA qualified, bringing not only strong technical expertise but also a commitment to professional integrity, collaboration, continuous learning, and compassionate leadership.

About the Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

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