Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 028-AC110-0626
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- No 2 Capital Quarter
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Financial Manager (Capital)
Band 7
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Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
Individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the NHS may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
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.
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
Desirable criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
- Advanced O365 and Business Intelligence software experience.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adam Price
- Job title
- Finance Manager (Accounts and Control)
- Email address
- [email protected]
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