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Head of Finance Business Partnering

Velindre University NHS Trust
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Salary
£78,120 - £90,013 per annum
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
12 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 Mar 2026

Job overview

  • 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 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.