Senior Finance Business Partner (Sponsorship Available) At Public Health Wales

Employer: Public Health Wales
Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £67,583 to £78,530 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing date: 12 May 2026

Job Summary

Public Health Wales has an opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner within the Finance and Performance Division of the Operations and Finance Directorate. The team is committed to delivering high-quality work aligned with organisational values.

The role supports a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing culture focused on innovation, professional excellence, and continuous improvement. Agile working is included, with the office base at Capital Quarter 2 in Cardiff, and occasional travel to other Public Health Wales sites.

Candidates are welcome to contact the team for discussion or arrange a visit before applying.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Finance Business Partner is a senior finance professional and key member of the Senior Finance Team, working closely with directorate leadership teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Deputy Director of Finance in managing finance business partnering teams
• Contributing to financial strategy development and implementation across the organisation
• Leading annual financial planning, budgeting, and CIP targets
• Providing expert financial, management, and business advice to executive teams
• Ensuring alignment between resources, priorities, and organisational strategy
• Identifying investment and disinvestment opportunities
• Supporting decision-making through financial analysis and reporting
• Overseeing governance, financial control, and risk management frameworks
• Managing budget setting, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting
• Supporting development of business cases and investment proposals
• Ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources

Financial Management and Planning

• Contribute to the Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP)
• Develop short, medium, and long-term financial strategies
• Monitor and adjust financial plans based on policy and operational changes
• Lead financial input into strategic business decisions
• Promote effective use of Oracle Finance System
• Support optimisation of resources to improve patient care

Financial Performance and Procurement

• Support delivery of financial outturn aligned with annual plans
• Manage budgets in line with governance and financial instructions
• Monitor cost improvement and efficiency programmes
• Use benchmarking to improve financial performance
• Advise on commercial opportunities and financial targets
• Work with procurement teams to ensure best practice and governance compliance
• Support contract negotiation and monitoring

Relationships and Partnership Working

• Work with senior leaders across NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and partner organisations
• Support collaborative service delivery and joint strategy development
• Engage with commissioning organisations on contracting arrangements
• Support performance management of service level agreements

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and present complex financial reports to senior stakeholders and boards
• Interpret and communicate technical financial information clearly
• Provide strategic advice and influence decision-making
• Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practice across teams
• Participate in high-level meetings with senior professionals
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and organisational policies
• Adapt to evolving service needs and organisational changes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CCAB)
• Leadership/management training or equivalent experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Project management qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in Finance Business Partnering
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders
• Staff management, recruitment, appraisal, and development
• Experience presenting complex business cases

Desirable

• NHS financial management experience
• Understanding of NHS financial controls

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and leadership ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel across NHS Wales

Desirable

• Experience in commissioning environments
• Experience leading large teams

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Self-motivated and organised
• Diplomatic and assertive
• Able to work independently and in teams
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Able to communicate confidently at all levels
• Ability to deputise for senior finance leadership

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Additional Information

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Applicants must meet UK immigration requirements, including overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

UK professional registration is required for this post.

About Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales is the national public health agency in Wales, working to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support longer, healthier lives.

The organisation focuses on disease prevention, health protection, research, and public health leadership, guided by values of trust, respect, and collaboration.

Public Health Wales promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all communities.

How to Apply

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