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Finance Manager -Capital (training post-Annex 21) - INTERNAL
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NWSSP
Finance Manager – Accounting, Capital, Planning & Quality
Are you an ambitious qualified accountant who is looking to develop their career in NHS Wales? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NWSSP Finance Team in the role of Finance Manager – Accounting, Capital, Planning & Quality. Based in our HQ in Nantgarw, Cardiff, the role will provide you with a wide range of experience in financial management across NWSSP. The role requires a hard working, committed individual with financial experience and a good eye for detail who works well as part of a team working to strict deadlines.
We would also consider this as a development opportunity for existing and experienced Finance staff, in line with Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
Applications via Annex 21 will be accepted for candidates who are on final stages of their professional finance CCAB or CIMA qualification. Payment will be in line with Annex 21 i.e. 70% Band 7 in the first year and 75% Band 7 in the second year, subject to criteria within the development plan being met.Internal Band 6 staff taking up an annex 21 band 7 post would not suffer a detriment to their pay.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key role to undertake the NWSSP financial and capital accounting functions and to undertake the link role within these areas with the finance team of our host Velindre University NHS Trust including responsibility for VAT, maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals and asset validations are undertaken correctly.
Key role in ensuring the achievement of the NWSSP Capital Expenditure Limit (CEL), providing accurate, timely and reliable financial information to both the Senior Finance Team, Service Directors and Welsh Government regarding capital expenditure including IFRS16 and to undertake the financial monitoring of the Capital Programme approved by the Senior Leadership Group.
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Support financial planning and the production of the NWSSP wide IMTP
Support the co-ordination and monitoring of the finance team IMTP and wider emergency planning for the department
Support the quality agenda across the finance team
Deputise for the NWSSP representative of the All Wales Technical Accounting Group and Capital sub-groups when required, sharing current and upcoming issues as required including the application of any new or updated International Financial Reporting Standards or other statutory changes, assessing the impact for NWSSP and sharing knowledge/training with relevant staff.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Qualified CCAB Accountant with full member status and experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Training Demonstrable experience and specialist knowledge in NHS legislation and accounting policies Comprehensive understanding of the NHS financial regime including Capital and Planning In depth specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS Legislation and NHS financial policies. Awareness of current and emerging financial, capital accounting and VAT policy and guidance changes.
Experience
Essential criteria
Proven ability of preparing financial accounts in line with legal requirements and agreed timetables with experience of producing good quality year-end accounts and working papers Experience of working in a financial environment in a large complex organisation. Experience in producing a wide range of financial and management information, reports and analyses to senior management teams. Experience of providing a good standard of financial training to non-financial managers. Experience in complex use of financial ledger and Fixed Asset Register.
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Desirable criteria
Experience of working in the NHS in a financial accounting/capital role. Experience of working with non-financial senior managers. Experience of service developments, providing financial advice and support. Experience with Oracle FMS & Real Asset Management
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent Analytical and Numerical Skills. Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. Ability to work on multiple complex tasks, working to tight deadlines. Advanced IT skills, including experience in all Microsoft applications, especially MS Excel Ability to work under own initiative. Ability to develop strong working relationships inside and outside the team to achieve common goals. Ability to establish objectives and priorities in a climate of uncertainty.
Desirable criteria
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. Ability to travel if required.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
JDPS English (PDF, 560.3KB) SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 552.3KB) OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 656.5KB) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB) NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB) NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB) NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB) PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB) Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB) Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB) Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Claire Watkins Job title Head of Finance Resources,Systems,Planning&Capital Email address Claire.Watkins6@wales.nhs.uk Additional information
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