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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
There is a requirement to regularly attend the office, in person, in line with expectations of the service, please confirm you are able to do this.
- Experience
Experience of building effective relationships and collaborative working within a team or group of people.
- Experience
Experience in working with a range of different people from different backgrounds and interests.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to analyse complex data and identify key issues from a range of difference sources.
- Skills and Abilities
Drive, initiative and ability to be proactive. Determination to deliver improvement and results.
- Skills and Abilities
Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Educated to Degree level – minimum UK 2:2 or foreign equivalent by July 2027.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Never has there been a more exciting and challenging time to join the NHS and if you have the desire for a career in NHS leadership, hold a minimum 2:2 degree level qualification (awarded by July 2027) and can apply your passion, curiosity, drive and determination to make a difference then we are interested in you!
The NHS Wales Financial Management Graduate Scheme offers you the opportunity to work across the breadth of the finance function giving you a host of valuable and varied experiences in areas such as financial management, business partnering and financial planning.
The scheme will stretch you and give you the opportunity to develop your financial management and leadership skills whilst studying for a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA). Designed to develop the next generation of finance leaders you will work in complex, challenging environments in partnership with clinicians and other professionals.
Trainees will be supported through formal activities, opportunistic events and be guided by their Graduate Lead. It is expected that the level of responsibility and degree of difficulty / complexity of the work required from trainees will increase over the duration of the programme.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be appointed to a finance role in one of our NHS Wales organisations for the duration of the scheme commencing September 2027. For 2027 cohort we expect to have vacancies in the North, West and South of Wales.
As learning is best achieved through putting theory into practice it will be no surprise that the vast majority of time will be based within the finance department of your employing organisation. There you will rotate through a number of placements to gain experience and a solid grounding in all aspects of NHS finance. In addition, there are some centrally provided placements on core financial services such as accounts payable and payroll, provided centrally by the Shared Services Partnership. There are also placements in other NHS Wales organisations to broaden your experience in year 2 and year 3.
You will study for an accredited professional accountancy qualification (ACCA) over 3 years and will be expected to achieve this qualification in order to graduate from the scheme. You can expect first class training and mentor support and a generous study package.
Please see the Graduate Scheme Supporting Information link opposite which has a lot of useful information to support your application, including a FAQ’s page and links to our website https://financeacademy.nhs.wales/
If you have any additional queries, please contact the Financial Management Graduate Team at the Finance Academy email address: finance.academy@wales.nhs.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an inclusive finance team, we are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming environment for all employees, with a strong focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). With the support of the NHS Wales Finance Academy, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. You can find more information by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://financeacademy.nhs.wales/developing-nhs-wales-finance/
Applications for this programme close at midnight on Sunday 1 November 2026. Please see below important dates you will need to be aware of, if successful at an earlier stage:
Skills Assessment (Online): Wednesday 11 November – Wednesday 18 November 2026
Video Interview (Online): Thursday 26 November – Wednesday 2 December 2026
Interview (In person): Wednesday 13 January 2027 - Please note an online test will be required to be completed prior to interview
Assessment Centre (In person): Wednesday 27 January or Thursday 28 January or Friday 29 January 2027
You can find further information, including a Careers Pathway Brochure, Success Profiles we will be using to assess you throughout this recruitment and stories from our current graduates on our website by copying and pasting the following link into your browser bar:
https://financeacademy.nhs.wales/nhs-wales-finance-careers/financial-management-graduate-scheme/
Important Information:
This is a Fixed Term Contract/secondment for 3 years with performance reviews and possible extension of 10 months . If you are interested in applying for this post as a secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This role does not meet the requirements of sponsorship for a visa, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for NHS Wales Financial Management Graduate with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 Per annum Circa £30,000. The contract type is 3 years (Fixed Term for 3 years with the possible extension of a further 10 months, Annex 21 of Band 6 starting at 65%). The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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