Head of Financial Services and Accounting

at  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

An exceptional opportunity has arisen within the Finance Department at the Health Board for a new Head of Financial Services and Accounting.
For the right person this a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the future direction of a high functioning team. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual who has the skills to lead a this team and maintain the profile and standing that this function has within the Health Board and beyond.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder is a senior Finance professional within the Health Board as well as a member of the Senior Finance Team, and is responsible for leading and delivering the core finance functions of financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and banking and charitable funds.
Delivery of an efficient and effective service and will develop these functions to be best in class and deliver a high level of assurance in our core financial systems audits of these functions.
Lead the organisation on all technical aspects of accounting ensuring that financial reporting standards are interpreted and fully met in order to produce statutory accounts for the Health Board with an unqualified audit opinion.
Provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operational responsibility for financial services and accounting services working with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior managers in the development and delivery of the function.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 post holder is a senior Finance professional within the Health Board as well as a member of the Senior Finance Team, and is responsible for leading and delivering the core finance functions of financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and banking and charitable funds.
Delivery of an efficient and effective service and will develop these functions to be best in class and deliver a high level of assurance in our core financial systems audits of these functions.
Lead the organisation on all technical aspects of accounting ensuring that financial reporting standards are interpreted and fully met in order to produce statutory accounts for the Health Board with an unqualified audit opinion.
Provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operational responsibility for financial services and accounting services working with the Assistant Director of Finance and other senior managers in the development and delivery of the function

Please refer the Job description for details