Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHS Executive Financial Planning & Delivery Directorate as a Senior Business Analyst. You will be joining an innovative and award-winning team that is passionate about delivering value within NHS Wales, offering insights to the wider system by triangulating patient outcomes, financial data and healthcare activity, supporting financial sustainability and improvement across the system. As the profile and reputation of the Directorate has grown since its inception, so has the demand for its expertise and insight. It is an exciting time for individuals with drive and ambition to join the team with a growing work programme, agenda, and opportunity to make a difference within NHS Wales. Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include playinga pivotal role in producing robust and effective financial analysis & intelligence in order to contribute to the Directorate's delivery objectives. The post holder is a qualified finance professional within the Directorate, supporting the Assistant Directors in the robust monitoring of in-year plans and key areas of delivery. This includes the development of monthly reports for organisations analysing financial trends and the application of analysis tools to scenario test and risk assess organisations' performance and forecasts. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales. Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health. We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-AC077-0325 Job locations Bocam Park, Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5LJ Job description Job responsibilities 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. For further details please contact: Jessica.Hammondwales.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities 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. For further details please contact: Jessica.Hammondwales.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB/CIMA qualified and member of professional body Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professiona developement Desirable Project Management Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience working in a finance department Experience using & enhancing financial systems Experience working with budget holders and managers Desirable Experience working in NHS Experience of working with partner organisations Demonstrable awareness of stakeholder interests & priorities Skills Essential Significant analytical abilities Ability to work autonomously & collaboratively Ability to use systems to generate reports, manipulate and interpret data Desirable Ability to turn data into knowledge Ability to deliver change & improve quality of service Skills in databases & business intelligence software Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCAB/CIMA qualified and member of professional body Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professiona developement Desirable Project Management Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience working in a finance department Experience using & enhancing financial systems Experience working with budget holders and managers Desirable Experience working in NHS Experience of working with partner organisations Demonstrable awareness of stakeholder interests & priorities Skills Essential Significant analytical abilities Ability to work autonomously & collaboratively Ability to use systems to generate reports, manipulate and interpret data Desirable Ability to turn data into knowledge Ability to deliver change & improve quality of service Skills in databases & business intelligence software 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address Bocam Park, Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5LJ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)