Executive Director of Finance (Chief Finance Officer)

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking an exceptional financial leader to join its Board as Executive Director of Finance at a pivotal point in its journey. You will lead productivity, business improvement and long term financial sustainability, working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Board colleagues and Welsh Government to shape how resources are deployed to support high quality, affordable care. You will provide authoritative financial leadership across the organisation, ensure robust financial governance and stewardship, and play a central role in service transformation, workforce planning and digital investment. You will lead the Finance, Procurement and Charitable Funds portfolios, develop long term financial strategies, and represent the Health Board at national level with Welsh Government, Audit Wales and system partners. We are seeking a values led Executive leader with a proven track record of operating at Board level within a complex organisation. You will bring experience of financial recovery, large scale organisational transformation and change, alongside the credibility and collaborative style required to work effectively with clinical, operational and system leaders.

Please note all applications for this role must be made through the Alumni portal:https://alumniglobal.com/job/sbuhb-edf

Any applications received through NHS Jobs will not be considered

Main duties of the job

Ensure the successful achievement of each of the statutory financial targets and act as the prime source of advice to the Board on all aspects of financial management, stewardship and governance - liaising directly with the NHS Executive and Welsh Government on all matters of financial standing

Comply with all necessary accounting standards, thereby ensuring that all Audit requirements are achieved - developing relationships with key partner organisations such as Internal Audit, Counter Fraud and Audit Wales

Ensure financial probity and control in a complex organisation, whilst providing leadership and support to transformation and change throughout the organisation including the development and implementation of the Standing Orders, Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions alongside oversight of performance and adherence in conjunction with the Director of Governance

A full list of duties and further information about the role can be found on the Alumni portal

About us

Swansea Bay UHB has a budget of £1.7bn and employs around 14,700 people, making us one of the largest employers in Wales.

We provide NHS care for a population of around 390,000 across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. We also offer a wide range of tertiary services to patients further afield, including burns and plastics, renal, cardiac surgery and specialist neonatal care.

We have three major acute hospitals Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot, and also provide community and mental health care, along with commissioning primary care services.

We have also set up the South West Wales Regional Joint Committee (RJC) with Hywel Dda UHB to provide joint leadership for planning, commissioning, and delivering services across the wider south west Wales region.

Our strategic vision is clear: a healthier Swansea Bay where individuals enjoy longer, happier, and more independent lives, with access to the care they need when they need it most.

We are committed not only to treating illness, but to supporting wellbeing throughout peoples lives. By working with our communities and partners, we seek to tackle health inequalities, empower people to make informed choices, and foster environments where everyone can thrive physically, mentally, and socially.

This role will be central to driving clinical excellence, service transformation and organisational recovery.

If you would like to have an exploratory conversation about the role, please contact David Heaton at Alumni

Details

• Date posted: 27 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: H9130-26-0325
• Job locations: SBUHB HQ, One Talbot Gateway, Port Talbot, SA12 7BR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information regarding the role can be obtained by contacting Alumni directly via the contact details provided or by visiting:https://alumniglobal.com/job/sbuhb-edf

Certificate of Sponsorship

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