Finance Manager Contracting ( Fixed Term or Secondment)

Finance Manager Contracting ( Fixed Term or Secondment) We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough areas, serving a population of around 450,000. We are ideally situated between Wales's capital city, Porthcawl to the west, and the stunning scenery in the Brecon Beacons.Our vision is to care for our communities and patients by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services and reducing the need for inpatient care wherever possible through the provision of strengthened home, primary and community care.We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.Cwm Taf Morgannwg is a Living Wage Employer.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh or English, and no preference will be given to applications submitted in either language.Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmedJob overviewThis post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee , which works on behalf the seven Health Boards in Wales to commission specialised and highly specialised services are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the finance and information team as a Finance Manager (Contracting) on a fixed term or secondment basis up to 12 months. This role will be responsible for the management and performance of comprehensive financial reporting systems and provide appropriate professional financial advice in respect of All Wales LHB's, and to Specialised Planners within NWJCC, and produce relevant, timely reports to key stakeholder including, Welsh Assembly Government and the Welsh Local Health Boards.This post offers the opportunity to work on an all Wales and cross border basis and would suit individuals wishing to develop their knowledge and expertise in commissioning and contracting. We are looking for a highly organised individual who is able to build good relationships. The post holder will also have the opportunity to business partner in a multi-disciplined commissioning team within NWJCC ensuring efficiency and value across the commissioning portfolio You should be confident, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, sharing corporate goals and corporate responsibility for decision making.Leading the Welsh Health Specialised Services Management Accounts function.Provide professional financial advice to Specialised Planners and Budget Holders.Investigate and advise the Director of Finance and Information, Planners and other non-finance managers on highly specialised complex and contentious, financial issues and provide strategic financial, performance and business planning advice.Provide and prepare regular financial reports to budget holders (internal & external), the Management Team and the uLHB's.Provide specialist financial support and advice to the Finance Team to ensure effective and efficient financial systems, fair financial allocation, budget setting, performance management and controls assurance.Advise and contribute to the financial information provided in the NWJCCC's operating framework eg. Impact of recurrent (and non-recurrent) agreements with Welsh uLHB's, noting any contracting issues/disputes and validating values provided by planners in the plan.Work with the Assistant Director of Finance, the information team and specialist planning team to develop a benchmarking and efficiency strategy and methodology to inform the contracting process and assist in the decision making for Business CaseThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.We live by our core values:We listen, learn and improveWe treat everyone with respectWe all work together as one teamWe are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson specificationValuesEssential criteriaHighly self-motivated.Display exemplary personal and professional standards of behaviour and integrity at all times.Application of the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.Qualifications and KnowledgeEssential criteriaCCAB Approved professional accountancy qualificationHighly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience across a number of areas of responsibility that has been acquired over a significant period of time.In depth professional knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial management.Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.A thorough in depth knowledge of financial and accounting policies and procedures.Extensive specialist expert theoretical knowledge of: • Strategic Financial Planning • Investment Appraisal Techniques • Commissioning Healthcare ServiceDesirable criteriaKnowledge of Performance Management FrameworksKnowledge of Mental Health ServicesKnowledge of Kidney ServicesKnowledge of other specialist services e.g. Bone Marrow Transportation (BMT), TransplantationExperienceDesirable criteriaSignificant post qualification experience of working in a Senior Management role within a NHS Finance environmentAdvanced theoretical and practical experience and expertise of: • Financial Reporting Process (Monthly Monitoring returns and Annual Accounts) • Strategic Financial Planning • Commissioning Healthcare Services • Budget Setting and Monitoring • Board Level reportingProviding leadership in the management and supervision of staff and building team morale.Aptitude and AbilitiesEssential criteriaEvidence of ability to analyse highly complex problems and make judgements and recommendations on a range of options using both financial and non-financial issues.Ability to formulate long term, strategic plans for the uLHBs which involve uncertainty and impact across the organisation.Up to date IT skills, particularly in use of spreadsheets and word processing.Ability to create reports within a financial management and Clinical Activity Systems.Ability to interpret a range of information sources and produce strategic advice based on analysis of highly complex data.Evidence of sound decision making skills on both financial and non-financial issues.Evidence of planning workload in order to achieve internal and external corporate deadlines and targets.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Ability to earn respect and deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.Able to work on their own initiativeOtherEssential criteriaMust be prepared to travel frequently throughout Wales and further afield as necessary.Able to work hours flexibly to meet demands of the service.Ability to deal with a stressful and demanding workload.To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.Welsh language skills are desirableDocuments to downloadJob Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 608.5 KB )OH Functional Requirements Form ( PDF , 648.5 KB )NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice ( PDF , 696.3 KB )Employee Benefits ( PDF , 1.2 MB )Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 ( PDF , 278.7 KB )
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