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Main area
Finance
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
110-AC229-0825
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dewi Sant Hospital
Town
Pontypridd
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/09/2025 23:59

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Senior Finance Officer

Band 5

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

Job overview

Now is a great time to join the Finance Department in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.  We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the team as a Senior Finance Officer in a Management Accounting and Business Partnering team.

The Senior Finance Officer role is varied and interesting and includes undertaking financial performance monitoring, budget setting, forecasting and providing timely financial advice for the allocated Services. 

The vacancy is within the Unscheduled Care Group, the successful candidate will work within the Integrated Medicine Directorate, where they will have the opportunity to gain autonomy over a number of specific areas, with the support of the Finance Manager.

Now is a very exciting time to join the team as there are a number of changes within the Integrated Medicine Directorate, making it a very diverse portfolio.

This is a wide-ranging and fast paced environment that is sure to offer a number of new experiences, alongside the development of financial management skills.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve close liaison with, and providing assistance to, advising and having regular meetings with, Line Managers, Clinical Service Group Managers and other budget holders within allocated Services while working within Statutory and UHB procedures, agreed timescales and legal requirements.

The post is permanent and full time, working 37.5 hours per week.  This will follow a hybrid working model split between home and office working. The finance offices are currently located at Dewi Sant Hospital in Pontypridd. The post will service a range of meetings with colleagues, both virtual and in person. Face to face meetings with service leads could be at sites across the Health Board footprint.

The Finance department has a comprehensive staff development programme and is committed to providing support and continuing professional development opportunities to the whole Finance team.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve

• We treat everyone with respect

• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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 Qualified or equivalent experience to degree level
Desirable criteria
  • Studying towards CCAB/CIMA qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in a finance department covering a range of accounting areas including management accounts.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS or public sector finance experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel & Microsoft 365 Applications
  • Confidence using figures and analytical skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced excel skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Use of computerised finance system(s)
  • Appropriate knowledge and understanding of management accountancy and NHS Finance
  • Knowledge of legislation as it affects own area
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Oracle Financial System

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Age positiveDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddAccredited Living Wage EmployerWelsh logo for Armed Force Bronze Award for Cym Taf UHBAccredited Living Wage EmployerCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Berwyn Perry
Job title
Finance Manager / Rheolwr Cyllid
Email address
[email protected]
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