Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity in a Business Partner Finance team based at the St Cadocs Hospital in Caerleon, Newport. This permanent role represents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexible individual. The Deputy Finance Business Partner Accountant role will be part of a Business Partner Accountant (BPA) team of 5 people supporting the Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Division.
We are seeking a high level finance professional who is keen to make an impact. The role will support the BPA in leading the finance business partnering team to provide comprehensive financial advice, support and challenge across the Division.
Main duties of the job
You will become an integral and dependable resource within the Finance department and in supporting the Divisional team, the BPA team being instrumental in driving performance and ensuring efficient use of resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing insight and financial understanding across non-finance budget holders.
As Deputy Finance Business Partner Accountant you will be required to deputise for the BPA as required and will have a key role in leading and coordinating the wider BPA team.
You will be liaising closely with stakeholders to ensure that all cost improvement opportunities are both identified and realised. You will be involved in influencing business decisions by providing support and challenge in the development of business cases.
You will utilise your business and financial acumen to support budget holders in the development of financial plans, developing realistic forecasts and identifying the key risks and mitigations to financial delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. The Health Board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
040-AC245-0725
Job locations
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
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
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
Person Specification
Eductation & Training
Essential
- Professional qualification - member of Accountancy body - ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Values
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Eductation & Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Cadocs Hospital
Lodge Road
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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