Finance Manager (Capital) / Trainee Finance Manager (Capital): Sponsorship Available

Public Health Wales

Job summary

Are you a qualified finance professional looking to play a key role in shaping capital investment in a national organisation?

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Capital) to lead and develop our capital accounting function and support the delivery of our Capital Programme.

The postholder will provide expert financial advice, ensure robust governance and compliance with NHS Wales and Welsh Government requirements, and play a vital part in supporting strategic investment decisions.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and manage the Trust’s capital accounting function, including capital expenditure, reporting, and capital charges
  • Maintain and develop the Fixed Asset Register and capital accounting systems
  • Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, NHS Wales Manual for Accounts, and Welsh Government guidance
  • Support the preparation of the Trust’s Annual Accounts, including capital notes and audit requirements
  • Provide financial input into business cases and capital plans
  • Monitor capital spend against the Capital Resource Limit
  • Act as the key contact for internal and external audit on capital matters
  • Lead on VAT treatment relating to capital schemes
  • Line manage staff and support their development
  • Represent the organisation at internal and all-Wales finance forums

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification or level of knowledge and skills (e.g. Accounting, Finance, or Business).
  • CCAB / CIMA Qualified & Member of Professional body.
  • Up to date on Latest Accounting Standards and recommendations.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in a finance department
  • Experience of using Oracle Financials and iProcurement system (or similar)
  • Advanced specialised knowledge and experience of financial management and business planning.
  • Awareness of audit requirements
  • Recruitment, management, supervision, setting workload, appraising and development of staff.
  • Experience of annual accounts and financial accounting processes
  • Experience of writing reports on technical finance issues which can be understood by non-systems or non-finance people

Desirable

  • Experience of leading project groups and/or representing the organisation in meetings
  • In depth understanding of NHS Financial Controls
  • Experience of implementing financial controls and communicating those to the wider organisation

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
  • Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to interpret and present financial data accurately.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
  • Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and manage tasks effectively.
  • Ability to analyse areas of work to identify areas which would benefit from continuous improvement.
  • Exercise excellent negotiating skills
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
  • Advanced O365 and Business Intelligence software experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.