Senior Finance Partner - Costing and Value

This role will play a leading part in helping develop our approach to assessing the value and impact of the programmes we deliver to improve the health of the people in Wales. You will undertake a variety of different tasks - a mixture of cost calculation and comparison; identifying and measuring the outcomes relevant to each programme; and supporting policy and service managers to understand how to drive improvements in population health, service efficiency and effectiveness.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the job

Providing analysis, expert financial advice and critical challenge to support business case development and reviewCompiling and submitting financial and activity data to Welsh Government and others through the Welsh Costing Returns processSupporting the development of the PHW approach to maximising value, including detailed reviews of individual programmes, liaising with service and policy leads within and outside PHWUndertaking internal and external benchmarking exercises, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement through comparative data exercises and variation analysisSupporting the wider PHW finance team, including helping to shape financial strategies, through undertaking costing, activity and other related analysisTo do this to a high standard, you will be expected to have significant expertise and experience in data analysis, financial interpretation and being able to help stakeholders understand what are often complex concepts. Whilst detailed knowledge of Public Health Wales is not a pre-requisite, understanding of the Welsh NHS and its relationship with other public bodies and the wider context within which the NHS sits is.Public Health Wales is just starting the process of assessing the relative value of its programmes, so you will be able to shape how this work is carried out and bring your own ideas on how to improve value.About us

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 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

Qualifications and KnowledgeCCAB / CIMA Qualified and Member of Professional body.Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience.Evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentExperienceSignificant experience working in a finance departmentExperience of using Oracle Financials and iProcurement system (or similar)Able to demonstrate experience of working in a customer focused manner.Experience supporting budget holders, including acting as authorised signatory and leading on budget planning and setting.Knowledge of finance and procurement processesAdvanced specialised knowledge and experience of financial management and business planning.Awareness of audit requirementsCompetent in using numerical decision-making technique.Knowledgeable in financial management theoryKnowledgeable of external relationships and funding sources in the NHSExperience of working in the NHSExperience of maintaining and enhancing financial or other information systemsDemonstrates awareness of other stakeholders interests and prioritiesExperience of collaborating with key partner organisations, especially Welsh Government, DHCW, NWJCC and NHS Health Boards, and also organisations beyond WalesUp-to-date knowledge of current NHS finance related strategies and policies such as NHS Reference Costing, Patient Level Costing and NHS Improvement,Costing Transformation Programme.Understanding the environmental and political context in which the NHS Finance Regime worksSkills and AttributesSignificant analytical abilitiesAdvanced o365 and Business Intelligence software experience,Able to train stakeholder staff to retrieve, handle and decipher complex information and to act as first-line support to non-specialist staffEvidence of ability to negotiate and obtain co-operation from colleagues and stakeholders from other organisations using networking skills.Experience of how to maintain and improve quality of service through monitoring, evaluation and improvementProven ability to effectively translate knowledge in order to influence practiceAble to multi-task in a fluid environmentAbility to prioritise, plan and manage workloadStrong verbal communication and presentation skills and evidence of working collaboratively.Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and WordAble to work as part of a team and on own initiativeAbility to delegateAbility to absorb and understand issues quicklyHighly numerate and accurateBe able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret dataAbility to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this roleAppropriate attitudes with a high level of professional ethics and integrityEnthusiastic, Committed, Proactive, Innovative, and objective in driving high standardsAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learnAbility to deliver change through engagement, negotiation and persuasion skillsOtherHighly committed and self-motivatedWork collaboratively and build relationships effectivelyEnergy, resilience and reliability under deadlines and pressureTeam PlayerAppetite for challenges, with a high level of personal integrityAbility to apply creative thought to develop effective solutionsAbility to communicate and effectively disseminate information to stakeholders / partners of all levelsAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the serviceYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.Person Specification

English - Qualifications and Knowledge

CCAB / CIMA Qualified and Member of Professional bodyEducated to Masters level or equivalent experience.Evidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentSignificant experience working in a finance departmentExperience of using Oracle Financials and iProcurement system (or similar)Experience supporting budget holders, including acting as authorised signatory and leading on budget planning and setting.Knowledge of finance and procurement processesAdvanced specialised knowledge and experience of financial management and business planning.Awareness of audit requirementsCompetent in using numerical decision-making technique.Knowledgeable of external relationships and funding sources in the NHSExperience of working in the NHSExperience of maintaining and enhancing financial or other information systemsExperience of collaborating with key partner organisations, especially Welsh Government, DHCW, NWJCC and NHS Health Boards, and also organisations beyond WalesUp-to-date knowledge of current NHS finance related strategies and policies such as NHS Reference Costing, Patient Level Costing and NHS Improvement,Costing Transformation Programme.English - Skills and Attributes

Advanced o365 and Business Intelligence software experience,Able to train stakeholder staff to retrieve, handle and decipher complex information and to act as first-line support to non-specialist staffEvidence of ability to negotiate and obtain co-operation from colleagues and stakeholders from other organisations using networking skills.Experience of how to maintain and improve quality of service through monitoring, evaluation and improvementProven ability to effectively translate knowledge in order to influence practiceStrong verbal communication and presentation skills and evidence of working collaboratively.Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and WordBe able to use GL system to generate financial reports, manipulate and interpret dataAbility to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this roleEnthusiastic, Committed, Proactive, Innovative, and objective in driving high standardsAbility to speak Welsh or willingness to learnAbility to deliver change through engagement, negotiation and persuasion skillsDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Head of Financial Intelligence, Value and Impact

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