An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Finance and Performance Division in Public Health Wales to lead the Financial Reporting and Control function as the Head of Financial Reporting and Control.,

• The production and submission of statutory accounts ensuring that they represent a true and fair view, are on time and meet all legal, Welsh Government and external audit requirements
• The management of the overall financial governance arrangements including controls assurance, standing orders, financial procedures, and co-ordinating the work of internal and external audit and the Trust counter fraud services
• The overall integrity and accuracy of the Trust's accounting systems. To be responsible for the ongoing development of the organisation's Oracle Financial Management System including full integration of Trust financial information.
• The management of the Trust's overall cash position and bank accounts in accordance with Treasury requirements and WG guidance.
• The management of the Financial Services function within the Trust which includes providing the oversight of services provided by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) ensuring systems are in place to ensure performance targets are met across all areas, including public sector payment policy.
• Overall budgetary control across the Trust, ensuring the integrity of the Financial Plan, budgets and general ledger. To control the Trust's resource allocation and income budgets and to manage the central budgets and reserves of the Trust.
  
  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
  
  Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.