Job vacancy: Research, Development & Innovation – Finance Business Officer, Velindre University NHS Trust, Whitchurch

Job summary

Main area: Finance
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 120-AC818-1026

Employer: Velindre University NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Velindre Cancer Centre
Town: Whitchurch
Salary: £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/11/2026 23:59

Research, Development & Innovation – Finance Business Officer

Band 5

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre University NHS Trust, which is a committed equal opportunities employer. The Trust welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

Caring
Respectful
Accountable

and who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in a Trust that has the ambition to provide world class services and care to patient and donors.

Velindre University NHS Trust holds a special place at the heart of healthcare in Wales. It is also an amazing organisation to work and to develop your career. The Trust comprises of two divisions, Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts on behalf of the Welsh Government and NHS Wales, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) and Health Technology Wales (HTW).

Velindre University NHS Trust provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss their employment opportunity with you.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

Posts may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and Professional Registration Check.

For more information on our Trust Employee Reward and Benefit’s Package please visit the Velindre University NHS Trust website.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

AAT Qualified, part qualified CCAB or equivalent demonstable experience
Clear understanding of NHS accounting and reporting regime and financial management & control.
Understanding and knowledge of income and expenditure processes, including invoicing cost recovery and debt management
Experience of working at this level within NHS finance or a similarly complex organisation.
Ability to interpret financial information and explain it clearly to non-finance staff
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Problem solving skills with the ability to identify financial risks and propose solutions

Desirable criteria

Understanding of NHS Finance structures and funding arrangements
Knowledge of NHS financial governance frameworks and procedures
Knowledge of NHS Wales Research and Development policies and processes
Able to speak Welsh - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of working in a finance environment providing support and advice
Experience of preparing financial reports and analysing data
Experience of maintaining financial records and reconciliations
Experience of collaborating with multiple stakeholders and responding to financial queries
Experience of using finance systems and Excel
Experience of managing competing priorities and working to deadlines

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in management accounts/business partnering
Experience of working within an NHS or public sector finance function
Experience of working with research teams/environment

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