Job summary
- Main area
- Finance
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 15 months (Fixed Term/ Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 020-AC067-0726
- Employer
- Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Beacon House
- Town
- Cwmbran
- Salary
- £58,379 - £65,723 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Finance Business Partner
Band 8a
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Therefore, please ensure you check your email account regularly
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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
This vacancy is for a 15 month Fixed Term / Secondment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team supporting finance advice and support to the Trust’s operational and corporate services. The Trust employs over 4,400 staff and has a budget of circa £330m.
The Senior Finance Business Partner will work collaboratively with the Head of Financial Management and Business Partnering ensuring proactive financial management and financial control across Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust, ensuring robust financial decisions and advising budget holders to promote the effective utilisation of financial resources to achieve value for money whilst meeting the aims and objectives of the Trust.
We are looking for a CCAB qualified accountant with preferable NHS experience and you will be confident in preparing and delivering reports to the Trust’s budget managers and would provide financial leadership to a range of operational / corporate areas.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Finance Business Partner will provide guidance on highly complex and often sensitive financial and business issues, including advising on budget discrepancies to Directors, Managers and Management Teams.
Contribute to the production of the monthly management reporting process, including the provision of timely and accurate supporting information to assist / enable the Director and Budget Holders to remain in financial balance. This will involve providing sound financial advice and financial monitoring arrangements to a range of budget holders and senior managers.
Support managers to implement service changes, providing advice and guidance to ensure that the financial aspects of agreed plans are adhered to and changes remain within the agreed financial envelope.
To monitor, on a monthly basis, progress towards achieving the efficiency proposals outlined in the Resource Plan. To pro-actively assist in managing the achievement of the Cost Improvement Programme target, by driving the agenda forward with budget-holders.
Provide full line management of Finance Business Partners and supporting staff.
Is responsible for developing and delivering training for Finance staff as required, along with providing training to non-finance managers across the Trust.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role.
Working for our organisation
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
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 Senior Finance Business Partner will have an understanding of the service aims and objectives of the services they support. The role will require an understanding of modern practices and best value models.
Post holder will be responsible for managing the financial position for areas covered, investigating and advising on issues; providing Management and Corporate reports; and providing financial and business planning advice.
The post holder will be required to maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and NHS financial legislation, interpreting as necessary to inform own actions and decisions, whilst supporting senior managers and budget holders in its practical application.
Deputise for the Head of Financial Management and Business Partnering as necessary.
Please also note that we expect to continue with agile working, with the majority of time currently spent working from home.
This vacancy is for a 15 month Fixed Term / Secondment.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to Masters Level in a professionally related subject or equivalent level of practical experience within a senior financial/accounting position.
- Specialist knowledge of financial/accounting procedures including knowledge of financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies.
- Qualified Accountant with CCAB membership.
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM) or experience of staff management.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a financial environment at management level.
- Experience of working with and advising non-financial managers and budget holders.
- Experience of using Oracle Financials (or equiveleant), Qlikview and Business Intelligence Tools.
- Experience utilising a financial ledger system.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Management accounting experience.
- Experience of providing financial training to non-finance managers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Daniel Purnell
- Job title
- Head of Financial Management
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07823477068
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