Head of Strategy and Planning (Finance) - Internal

About the role

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is recruiting internally for a Head of Strategy and Planning covering its Financial Planning and Costing functions. The post holder also manages the Finance apprentice and graduate programmes and represents the Health Board in national working groups. Only staff currently employed by BCUHB can apply.

Key responsibilities

• Set the agenda for financial planning, strategy and costing, advise on complex issues and advise the Board and the Finance Director on financial strategies and plans.
• Ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes, and lead corporate reporting and strategic financial and business planning advice.
• Line manage staff in the Financial Planning, Costing, Finance Graduate and Finance Apprentice teams, including recruitment, discipline, sickness and training.
• Contribute at All Wales level with the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales, seeking to influence plans and funding streams.
• Support the Associate Director of Finance-Strategy and Planning and help produce the Health Board's medium-term financial strategy and three-year financial plan.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant member of the CCAB institute, with significant post-qualification experience.
• Significant post-qualification experience at a senior level in a complex NHS organisation, including financial reporting, systems, management, budgeting, audit, risk and performance management, and NHS financial policies.
• Extensive practical experience of strategic financial planning and computerised financial management systems.
• Ability to make financial judgements on complex or sensitive issues, often with no precedent or conflicting options.
• Experience of budget setting, policy development and managing change.
• Desirable: postgraduate management qualification, track record with health professionals, private sector providers and Foundation Trusts.

Required skills

• Analyse complex financial data and communicate clear recommendations to the Board and external audiences.
• Financial reporting, budgeting, audit, risk and performance management.
• Computerised financial management systems.

Applicants must apply through the online application form; applications may be submitted in Welsh. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not required.