Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team as a Band 4 Higher Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for those with finance skills or those who aspire to work in finance.
NVQ4/AAT Technical Level or equivalent experience or willing to work towards qualifications is desirable for this post.
Main duties of the job

• Support the production of financial information for budget holdersand help provide detailed financial analysis in the interpretation of financial information.
• Toassistin the provision of financial supportand advice to Directorates ensuring information istimelyand robust
• Ensuringfinancial information is processedin accordance withmonth end timetable.

• To deal with financial queries from Finance, other Directorates and Trust staff,providing assistanceand advice when required including advising on specific sensitive issues such as invoice charges and income

• Take responsibilityfor theday-to-dayadministration,maintenanceand accuracy of the monthly financial reportingin accordance withTrust Financial Procedures (FCP's) and Standing Financial Instructions (SFI's)

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months to cover a period maternity of maternity leave. 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.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,898 to 30,615 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
025-AC256-1025
Job locations
Hybrid working
Location to be confirmed at interview
CF11 9AD
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• 5 O Levels / GCSEs including Mathematics and English or equivalent
• NVQ4/AAT Technical Level or equivalent experience or willing to work towards above qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of Financial Systems and Packages
• Working as part of a Team
• Demonstrate the achievement of Personal and Team experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
• Delivery of process modernisation

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and Word
• High level understanding of technical accounting processes
• Accurate and efficient standard of technical accounting processes
• Accurate and efficient standard of keyboard skills.
• Well developed knowledge of finance functions and procedures
• Well developed communication and inter-personal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• 5 O Levels / GCSEs including Mathematics and English or equivalent
• NVQ4/AAT Technical Level or equivalent experience or willing to work towards above qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of Financial Systems and Packages
• Working as part of a Team
• Demonstrate the achievement of Personal and Team experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of working in an NHS environment
• Delivery of process modernisation

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Proficient computer skills, including Excel and Word
• High level understanding of technical accounting processes
• Accurate and efficient standard of technical accounting processes
• Accurate and efficient standard of keyboard skills.
• Well developed knowledge of finance functions and procedures
• Well developed communication and inter-personal skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Skills Required