Finance Manager / Capital Accountant
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Job overview
Are you a qualified finance professional looking to play a key role in shaping capital investment in a national organisation?
We are seeking a Finance Manager (Capital) to lead and develop our capital accounting function and support the delivery of our Capital Programme.
The postholder will provide expert financial advice, ensure robust governance and compliance with NHS Wales and Welsh Government requirements, and play a vital part in supporting strategic investment decisions.
Please note: if you have already applied for this vacancy, you do not need to submit a further application. Your original application will remain under consideration and will be assessed alongside any new applications received during the extended advertising period.
Main duties of the job- Lead and manage the Trust’s capital accounting function, including capital expenditure, reporting, and capital charges
- Maintain and develop the Fixed Asset Register and capital accounting systems
- Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, NHS Wales Manual for Accounts, and Welsh Government guidance
- Support the preparation of the Trust’s Annual Accounts, including capital notes and audit requirements
- Provide financial input into business cases and capital plans
- Monitor capital spend against the Capital Resource Limit
- Act as the key contact for internal and external audit on capital matters
- Lead on VAT treatment relating to capital schemes
- Line manage staff and support their development
- Represent the organisation at internal and all-Wales finance forums
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria- Appropriate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification or level of knowledge and skills (e.g. Accounting, Finance, or Business).
- CCAB / CIMA Qualified & Member of Professional body.
- Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant experience working in a finance department
- Experience of using Oracle Financials and iProcurement system (or similar)
- Advanced specialised knowledge and experience of financial management and business planning.
- Awareness of audit requirements
- Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
- Experience of annual accounts and financial accounting processes
- Experience of writing reports on technical finance issues which can be understood by non-systems or non-finance people
- Experience of leading project groups and/or representing the organisation in meetings
- In depth understanding of NHS Financial Controls
- Experience of implementing financial controls and communicating those to the wider organisation
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria- Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data accurately.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and manage tasks effectively.
- Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
- Exercise excellent negotiating skills
- Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Advanced O365 and Business Intelligence software experience.
Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.
Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]
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To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert, providing clear evidence and examples to demonstrate how you meet each requirement.
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility- If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please ensure you self‑assess your eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying.
- Check the Skilled Worker visa guidance or Health and Care visa guidance for details on job eligibility, salary, English language, and sponsorship requirements.
If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.
We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds.We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy.An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.