Employer Velindre University NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Welsh Blood Service but expected to travel to other sites Town Talbot Green Salary £78,120 - £90,013 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/04/2026 23:59
Head of Finance Business Partnering
Band 8c
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.
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The post holder will be a leading finance professional and key member of the senior finance team within the Trust.
The post holder will also be a key member and active participant within the senior management teams of the Cancer Centre and Blood Service.
They will manage and be responsible for the overall performance of the devolved divisional finance teams and ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective business partner finance service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a leading finance professional and key member of the senior finance team within the Trust. The post holder will also be a key member and active participant within the senior management teams of the Cancer Centre and Blood Service. They will manage and be responsible for the overall performance of the devolved divisional finance teams and ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective business partner finance service.
The post holder will provide leadership, strategic and professional managerial and operational responsibility for the delivery of a Trust wide business partner financial management and advice service. They will work closely with the deputy director of finance, divisional directors and other senior managers in providing innovative, pro-active financial advice and support to the organisation, whilst overseeing the development and delivery of robust divisional financial processes and controls.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You 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 Trac
The post holder will have the key responsibility for providing vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the VCC / WBS division’s financial strategy, leading to the delivery of annual financial plans and their translation into agreed budgets across the two service delivery divisions inclusive of required CIP targets.
Responsible for the overall financial policy and strategy for the WBS and VCC Divisions, with the authority to act within minimum guidelines and set financial goals and standards for the division e.g. financial controls, governance and financial accountancy standards, in accordance with the legal requirements.
Working closely with the deputy director of finance and other colleagues the post holder will also play a significant role in all commissioning and contracting discussions with other NHS and external organisations.
The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance across both internal and external meetings / duties as required.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Qualified Accountant (equivalent to Masters level) with CCAB membership and post qualifications and significant NHS experience.
Masters level or equivalent level of experience.
Specialist and advanced knowledge of financial management accounting techniques, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS Finance policies.
Advanced and detailed knowledge of strategic and capacity planning.
Experience
Significant experience of financial management accounting and finance policies and procedures.
Experience of managing and developing staff.
Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
Skills and Attributes
Ability to communicate effectively by giving and receiving highly complex information and an ability to advise non-finance colleagues on financial matters.
Able to influence senior colleagues and budget holders to achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to provide leadership and direction.
Able to convey and implement highly complex ideas across the organisation.
Ability to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior management teams
Demonstrate analytical, interpretational and judgement skills on issues requiring comparative or option appraisal techniques and highly complex problems relating to business case products and analyses.
Ability to think and act strategically.
A proven record of achievement in financial management, including the ability to provide advice to, and work with professionals on a team basis
Ability to challenge in a constructive way as necessary, all financial procedures and processes.
Ability to deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance when required and work confidently with the Executive Management Team / Board of Directors and Senior Management Teams
Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and an ability to work on own initiative.
Able to concentrate for long periods of time, often analysing highly complex data.
Able to solve complex multidimensional issues.
Negotiation and persuasion skills.
Self-directing.
Motivational and a team player.
Interested in personal development and quality processes.
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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