Senior Finance Analyst - Operational Finance Team

Following a restructure within the Department there is a a full time Band 6 posts that we are looking to recruit into. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team responsible for providing financial advice across the HB to support budgetary control & management processes.
We are looking to recruit dynamic, forwarding thinking individuals, who want to change & improve the way things are done within the Team & provide a 1st class service for the NHS. The Department is looking to encourage & support individuals in their development either through on the job learning & rotating through various part of the team to gain experience and/or through supporting formal accountancy qualifications.
We recognise the need to develop modern working practices to enable our employees to maximise their performance & productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance and so have adopted an Agile working methodology support by the Health Board Home Working Policy and the Departments Agile Working approach., Work with all areas of the Finance Function to develop new & innovative ways to providing the services required, whilst maintaining excellent control & governance.
The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for the operational budgetary financial management & costing processes for a various area either within one Service Group or across a number of areas, supported by the Finance Managers. The post holder will also have responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of financial control and probity within specific Service Group activities & across the OFT.
Investigates complex enquiries providing assistance and advice as required & contributes to the corporate reporting process.
Prepares and completes specific elements of the budgetary work related to several Services, ensuring that work is completed in line with financial timescales and legal requirements, interpreting these where necessary.
Provides advice on financial issues and associated necessary support to Budget Holders, including Service Group Managers and Management Teams. The post holder will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship and the active management of the delegated financial position to achieve breakeven.
Deputise for Finance Managers, as required.
Line management responsibility for the Band 5 and 4 posts within their Team., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., A fantastic opportunity to join the Swansea Bay University Health Board Finance Team, as part of the Operational Finance Team (OFT)., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.