Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join NWSSP as Head of Finance Business Partnering. This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of our mission to deliver outstanding service delivery and operational excellence.
You will lead a team of finance professionals, partnering with service leaders to drive financial performance, enable transformation, and ensure resources are aligned to priorities within our Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP).
Main duties of the job
o Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering function across NWSSP
o Provide strategic financial insight to support service delivery and transformation programmes
o Collaborate with divisional directors and service leads to influence decision-making
o Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
o Ensure robust financial governance and compliance with NHS policies
o Champion value for money and continuous improvement across services
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
78,120 to 90,013 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
043-AC206-1125
Job locations
NWSSP HQ
4/5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Job description
Job 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
Responsible for providing professional financial leadership and managing the full provision of professional financial advice, support and information for the activities of Division/s (or other designated budget areas) to enable it to effectively and proactively set and manage their budgets and finances to ensure the achievement of financial targets and plans.
Responsible for providing the lead financial advice and support into the financial and business planning processes for Divisions. This includes providing the financial leadership in the development of strategic Business cases and the development of complex service and financial models.
Contribute to financial management agenda and strategy across the Organisation and policy formation within the Finance Profession. Ensure that NWSSP Divisions financial activities and systems are in line with corporate policies and procedures and meet the highest standards of stewardship and probity and comply with corporate governance requirements.
Responsible for the management of the Finance Business Partnering Team and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance & Corporate Services Job description
Job 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
Responsible for providing professional financial leadership and managing the full provision of professional financial advice, support and information for the activities of Division/s (or other designated budget areas) to enable it to effectively and proactively set and manage their budgets and finances to ensure the achievement of financial targets and plans.
Responsible for providing the lead financial advice and support into the financial and business planning processes for Divisions. This includes providing the financial leadership in the development of strategic Business cases and the development of complex service and financial models.
Contribute to financial management agenda and strategy across the Organisation and policy formation within the Finance Profession. Ensure that NWSSP Divisions financial activities and systems are in line with corporate policies and procedures and meet the highest standards of stewardship and probity and comply with corporate governance requirements.
Responsible for the management of the Finance Business Partnering Team and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Finance & Corporate Services
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with considerable post qualification experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Specialist in depth knowledge and understanding of : oNHS Finance regime oNHS Financial Management and Business Planning oNHS Capital Investment procedures oNHS Current Developments & Strategies oRelevant WG and DHSC guidance

Desirable

• Appropriate Management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Extensive NHS finance experience with numerous years experience at senior management level within the NHS or equivalent
• In depth knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies
• Advanced specialised knowledge and experience of NHS financial management and business and strategic planning.
• A proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives.
• Significant managerial experience of managing people and staff.
• Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation
• Evidence of successfully influencing senior clinicians and other professionals and working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• General Management experience
• Project management experience
• Experience of undertaking complex business cases

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels, both internal and external to the organization
• Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to support rational decision making.
• Demonstrable ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
• IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including advanced level of Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and possess strategic vision

Desirable

• Use of Oracle or other general ledger systems
• Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Able to travel extensively to undertake the duties of the post at various sites if required
• Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

• CCAB Professionally qualified accountant with considerable post qualification experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Specialist in depth knowledge and understanding of : oNHS Finance regime oNHS Financial Management and Business Planning oNHS Capital Investment procedures oNHS Current Developments & Strategies oRelevant WG and DHSC guidance

Desirable

• Appropriate Management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Extensive NHS finance experience with numerous years experience at senior management level within the NHS or equivalent
• In depth knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, financial aspects of NHS legislation and NHS finance policies
• Advanced specialised knowledge and experience of NHS financial management and business and strategic planning.
• A proven track record of dealing with highly complicated situations and the delivery of challenging corporate objectives.
• Significant managerial experience of managing people and staff.
• Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation
• Evidence of successfully influencing senior clinicians and other professionals and working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• General Management experience
• Project management experience
• Experience of undertaking complex business cases

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professional staff and managers at all levels, both internal and external to the organization
• Highly developed analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to support rational decision making.
• Demonstrable ability to work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
• IT literate with practical computer application skills covering Microsoft products including advanced level of Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to work autonomously and equally effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to think innovatively and develop new ways of working, continuously striving to improve systems and performance
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and possess strategic vision

Desirable

• Use of Oracle or other general ledger systems
• Welsh Language Skills levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Able to travel extensively to undertake the duties of the post at various sites if required
• Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard

Skills Required