Assistant Finance Business Partner

Job summary

Following investment to strengthen the capacity of the Health Board's finance function, this is one of two exciting opportunities that have arisen for the post of Assistant Finance Business Partner in Powys Teaching Health Board. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who has energy, enthusiasm, commitment and ambition to work within a dynamic and progressive finance team supporting a range of functions and the transformation of services.

This role supports the Finance Business Partners in providing professional financial advice, support, and information for a set of commissioning contracts and for the activities of a Directorate/s (or other designated budget area) to enable it to set and manage budgets and finances to ensure the achievement of financial targets and plans effectively and proactively.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner and expected to work closely with budget holders to provide support in the delivery of the finance agenda. The post holder may be asked to deputise, as appropriate.

Provide financial advice and support into the financial and business planning processes within the service areas and contracts supported. This includes providing financial support in the development of Strategic Business Cases and the development of complex service and financial models, particularly in support of the Health Board's transformation programme, Better Together.

Support the Health Board on commissioning and cross boundary flows, as required, including acting as the finance lead for designated providers. Provide professional finance support for efficiency and productivity improvement programmes within the Directorates.

Take joint lead responsibility on a day‑to‑day basis of the management of the Finance Business Partnering Team, including workload planning and prioritisation, whilst incorporating and promoting new ways of working and instigating change management techniques where required.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community‑based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy "life work" balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well‑being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

The Finance Department operates a hybrid working model, where each member of the team works from the office in Bronllys at least two days per week.

• CCAB qualified
• Experience:
  
  Extensive finance experience with experience at a senior management level within a large organisation In depth knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, the financial aspects of legislation and finance policies Specialised knowledge and experience of financial management and business and strategic planning Proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives Experience of managing people and teams Experience of working…