Project Accountant

at  NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

1. This position provides comprehensive financial management advice, support and information to managers at all levels. The key elements of the post include providing support in the preparation of financial models and outline business cases for significant capital funded projects.
2. Reports and returns will be required to be prepared to monitor the financial position of each of the capital programmes for various stakeholders including Welsh Government.
3. Developing financial plans and forecasts in conjunction with budget holders, clinicians and managers that fit with the strategic direction of the NWSSP, conscious of other stakeholders’ interests.
4. Financial support to production of business cases for revenue and capital investment and/or service changes and use of financial option appraisal techniques and analyses to provide a sound evidence base for decision making, including robust evaluation of the cross NWSSP implications of cost saving and avoidance plans.
5. Provide the financial evaluation for purchases of capital equipment, leases and other service contracts.
   The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
   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.
   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
   We have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
   We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement.
   Innovation is built into everything that we do.
   We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values. We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity.
   We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
   We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people

Please refer the Job description for details