Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a part-qualified accountant, the post holder will provide specialist financial advice, support and information to managers at all levels, within the area of Primary care and delegated secondary care budgets. 

The post holder will be responsible for analysing, investigating and providing financial management advice, identifying financial trends to support strategic forecasting and operational expenditure obtained from the analysis of financial data.

The post holder will ensure the production of integrated, efficient, effective, accurate and timely Management Accounting information for all Managers, to enable the organisation to operate effectively and to make valid decisions about its future direction.

The post holder will work with and provide assistance to the management accountant in the management of financial processes for primary care, which includes General Medical Services, New Pharmacy Contract, Prescribing and Dispensing and General Dental Services.  They will analyse and maintain the budgets for delegated primary care and 
secondary care, analysing and monitoring monthly spend and forecast expenditure.

They will need to develop and maintain strong links to the primary care practices and contractors within Powys 
 board with an aim to enhance financial information flow some of which will be of a highly sensitive and contentious nature.

Main duties of the job

As the Primary Care Finance analyst, the post holder will have a key role within the organisation, providing specialist financial advice to the Primary Care team. 

Working autonomously, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring financial systems are in place to manage, monitor and provide advice on all aspects of financial management within the primary care team, ensuring legislative and health board processes and accountability framework are followed.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.