Job requirements
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between HEIW sites.
- Other
Able to work hours flexibly
- Values
Able to make effective use of available resources to analyse problems and evaluate solutions.
- Values
Self-motivated and innovative thinker.
- Values
Diplomatic and assertive.
- Values
Methodical and highly organised.
- Values
Ability to meet and uphold HEIW values
- Experience
Significant experience of working in a financial management position
- Experience
Experience of working at a senior financial management level within a large and complex organisation.
- Experience
Financial Management experience.
- Skills and Attributes
Able to plan and organise workload and those of others.
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent interpersonal , written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent report writing skills.
- Skills and Attributes
Flexible and team-based approach.
- Skills and Attributes
Able to review & determine areas of work which would benefit from improvement.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to communicate complex and detailed financial issues in a clear and straightforward manner.
- Skills and Attributes
Able to present confidently to large and small audiences; able to present and explain highly complex financial information in a manner that can be understood by non-finance managers.
- Skills and Attributes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve highly complex financial problems, which may require comparative or option appraisal techniques.
- Skills and Attributes
Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and good knowledge of other Microsoft Office packages.
- Skills and Attributes
Able to work with a wide range of disciplines at all levels.
- Skills and Attributes
Highly organised and able to work well and methodically under pressure whilst maintaining good communication and work standards.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to deputise for the Deputy Director of Financial Management when required and work confidently with the Senior Leadership Team.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Qualified accountant with CCAB membership, with significant experience at a senior level.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Masters level qualification within the relevant field, or possess the equivalent experience, skills and knowledge.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last two years within a large and complex organisation including understanding of NHS structure and funding mechanisms.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Understanding of Welsh Government and NHS organisations principles and standards of governance, policies, strategies and plans.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
In depth knowledge of finance, planning and performance within the health sector.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
- Experience
Working within an NHS finance setting
- Experience
Understanding of financial controls and processes.
- Experience
Clear understanding of NHS Finance
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to challenge in a constructive way as necessary all financial procedures and processes.
- Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Postgraduate management or finance qualification.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join HEIW’s finance team as Head of Finance Business Partnering. The role will support the Deputy Director of Finance in drafting the Finance plan for the Integrated Medium Term Plan and developing and managing the Resource plan for this ambitious and dynamic national organisation.
The Head of Finance Business Partnering will be a key senior post within the Finance team and will take the lead in providing financial management support to the Finance Business Partners in the management and delivery of HEIW’s Financial Plan.
The post holder will also have opportunities to contribute to a range of national development projects in support of HEIW’s strategic aims, that will involve senior level engagement across the Organisation.
This post is being offered for a fixed term for 12 month period to provide maternity cover.
Applications from any NHS employees (excluding those employed by independent contractors) will be considered only as a secondment opportunity. In this case, all NHS employees must have their line manager’s approval before making an application.
It may be extended or made permanent at the end of that period depending on available funding and business requirement, but there is no guarantee of continued employment in HEIW.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide advice on financial performance, accounting standards and financial controls within the area of responsibility. This may involve communicating sensitive, complex or contentious information to both finance and non-finance staff.
Full line management responsibility for direct reports is also included within the role, including management of sickness absence, performance appraisal, recruitment and staff development.
Providing highly complex and sensitive information to the Executive Team and HEIW Board, including the Director of Finance.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Head of Finance Business Partnering with Health Education and Improvement Wales in Nantgarw, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Finance manager role. The advertised salary is £67,583 - £78,530 per annum. The contract type is 15 months (Fixed term/Secondment to cover maternity leave until 31 Jan 2028). The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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