Finance Partner
Public Health Wales
Cardiff, CF10 4BQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and technically skilled individual to join the Finance Division of Public Healt...
- Provide high-quality financial advice, support, and insight to managers and budget holders across Public Health Wales.
- Produce accurate monthly financial reports, forecasts, and annual or ad hoc costings, helping services make informed decisions and achieve their objectives.
- Support budget holders on all aspects of financial management, including the development of business cases and financial plans.
- Build a strong understanding of the services you support, acting as a trusted finance partner and contributing to service improvement and value for money.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, meeting agreed objectives and supporting the development of effective financial processes.
- Deputise for the Senior Finance Partner when required, providing support and leadership across a range of finance activities.
- Support designated Directorates and Divisions with budget management and financial planning.
- Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide accurate forecasting and reporting.
- Meet regularly with budget holders to provide financial advice, challenge, and support.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, year-end forecasts, grant returns, and ad hoc financial analyses.
- Contribute to the development of financial plans, budgets, and business cases.
- Present financial information and recommendations at management and finance meetings.
- Support project managers by providing financial analysis and advice on funding and budget requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Maintain and develop financial information systems, databases, and reporting tools.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reconciliations.
- Advise managers and budget holders on financial policies, procedures, and best practice.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, financial strategies, and the Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP).
- Prepare and review costings for business cases, grant applications, and service developments.
- Coordinate statutory and ad hoc costing exercises, ensuring consistent and robust methodologies.
- Build effective relationships with managers, budget holders, and external stakeholders.
- Provide specialist financial advice, guidance, and training to non-finance staff.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
- Prioritise and manage workload to meet agreed objectives and deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
- Deputise for the Senior Finance Partner as required.
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are Public Health Wales- the national public health agency 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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Qualifications
Essential: - Educated to degree level (Level 6 qualification); or equivalent qualification; or equivalent level of relevant knowledge and skills.
Experience
Essential: - Management Accounting Experience
Desirable: - Experience of working in the Public Sector
Skills
Essential: - Experience of computerised financial accounting systems.; - Excellent Analytical and Numerical Skills.
Desirable: - Awareness of NHS Finance issues
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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