Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, some flexibility in working hours between 8am and 6pm, with requirements for some office days.)
- Job ref
- 050-AC283-1126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Finance Adviser
Band 5
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Corporate Finance team, providing financial support to Estates and Facilities.
You will work closely with budget holders, supporting budget monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting and the identification of savings opportunities.
The successful postholder will hold the full AAT technical qualification and membership, or have proven equivalent experience, alongside the other requirements outlined in the person specification.
The role requires excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
This is an opportunity to develop your finance career and gain a wider understanding of the financial management of NHS services.
The Finance Department is committed to personal development and training, with the potential for support towards studying for professional accountancy qualifications.
The office base is to be agreed. Following training, hybrid working may be available, with some days worked from home and some in the office. Office attendance arrangements will be agreed when the successful candidate starts in post, taking account of service requirements.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Works within the Management Accounting Finance Team, providing professional assistance and financial advice and support to managers, and undertakes investigation into complex financial variances and analysis, suggesting relevant corrective action to Health Board managers as necessary.
To provide timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information within tight financial time-scales and ensure that work is completed in compliance with Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and Scheme of Delegation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- AAT or will have equivalent experience/qualification
- Finance / Accounting degree, or proven ability to work at degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development, particularly in the areas of budget and financial management, control and reporting
Desirable criteria
- ECDL Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working within an NHS finance environment
- Experience of computerised financial managements systems and controls
- Significant experience of budget setting and budgetary control, including the reporting and management of variances and implementation of corrective action
- Experience of NHS accounting, including reconciliations, controls and VAT rules and guidelines
- Experience of dealing with external agencies and dealing with Audit queries and responses
Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to effectively organise workload and work within strict deadlines.
- Excellent in the use of spreadsheets and other PC-based office applications.
- The ability to work as part of a team, achieving a corporate objective.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to process, analyse and interpret complex financial data, and explain the result to non-finance staff
- The ability to identify errors, resolve discrepancies and handle any problems as they arise.
- Ability to exercise judgement and control.
Desirable criteria
- The ability to communicate effectively in Welsh
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand the implication of current accounting and NHS legislation as it effects the area of work
- Knowledge of Oracle accounts financials computerised system/departmental bespoke applications and routines
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS Ring-fenced budgets and the need to report and control these accordingly and appropriately
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated, adaptable, professional, confident and work corporately within a team
- The ability to act on own initiative without supervision and prioritise and manage workload accordingly
- To work corporately within a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam McEwen
- Job title
- Senior Finance Adviser
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Personal mobile number can be provided upon request if applicants would like to discuss
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