Senior Finance Assistant

Job summary

A vacancy has arisen within the Financial Management Support function of Public Health Wales resulting in an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to join the Trust as Senior Finance Assistant.

The successful candidate will prepare and provide accurate monthly Financial Management reports in accordance with the reporting timetable. This will include variance analysis, trend analysis and forecasting to support the Finance Partners and the Finance Business Partners in their roles.

In addition, the post holder will support the Finance Manager - Financial Management and Capital Support in continually improving the Financial Management Support Team as well as the financial monitoring of the Capital Programme approved by Public Health Wales.

You will ideally be working towards or AAT qualified with experience of working in an accounting environment. Previous NHS experience would be advantageous. You should be IT literate, flexible, able to work to defined deadlines and an excellent communicator.

Main duties of the job

1) To prepare and provide accurate monthly Financial Management reports in accordance with the reporting timetable. This will include variance analysis, trend analysis and forecasting to support budget holders, Finance Partners and the Finance & Business Partners in managing within the available financial resources.

2) To provide financial support, advice and information to the Directorates/Divisions ensuring information is both timely and robust.

3) To support the financial management process working with Directorates/Divisions to deliver their financial targets.

4) To support the Finance Manager - Financial Management and Capital Support in continually improving the Financial Management Support Team by identifying areas of improvement and assisting in taking forward projects linked to these improvements.

5) To assist with the operational budgetary financial management and costing processes for a range of areas within Directorates/Divisions.

6) Assist in the financial management and achievement of a breakeven position during each financial year providing accurate, timely and reliable financial information.

7) To support the Finance Manager -in the financial monitoring of relevant Collaborative Capital Programme approved by Public Health Wales. This will include assisting in the maintenance of the Capital Fixed Asset Register

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT degree in Accountancy/Finance and Business or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a large complex organisation
• Experience of working with non-financial senior managers

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS in a financial environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines.
• Highly developed analytical interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex sensitive information to support rational decision making.
• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the financial Oracle system.
• An appreciation of NHS financial accounting.

Other

Essential

• Methodical and organised approach to work.