Chief Finance Officer

Fife Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership is looking for a visionary Chief Finance Officer to join their Senior Leadership Team. This influential role involves overseeing a budget of over £110 million and leading a team of 60 staff, while contributing significantly to the transformation of health and social services in Fife. A qualified accountant with experience in public sector finance is essential to succeed in this strategic leadership position.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior-level experience in complex, multi-agency environments.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance across NHS and local authorities.
• Proven track record in financial leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of long-term financial strategy for the Integration Joint Board.
• Act as Accountable Officer for financial administration and governance.
• Provide strategic financial advice and drive performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Public sector finance

Stakeholder management

Transformational change

Education

Qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

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Fife Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a visionary and strategic Chief Finance Officer to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership is one of the larger Health and Social Care Partnerships in Scotland, serving the stunning and diverse Kingdom of Fife on Scotland’s East coast. We provide health and social care to a population of more than 380,000 people and lead a workforce of around 7,000 staff. We support a Team Fife approach with NHS Fife, Fife Council, the independent and voluntary sectors.

As Chief Finance Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategy for the Integration Joint Board, ensuring that resources are aligned with the strategic plan and used effectively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will act as the Accountable Officer for financial administration, providing assurance on governance, probity, and best value. Your portfolio will span finance, commissioning, digital transformation, risk management, and corporate services, with direct responsibility for over 60 staff and a budget exceeding £110 million.

This role demands a high level of professional expertise and leadership. You will provide strategic financial advice to the Director of Health and Social Care and the Integration Joint Board, supporting major decisions and transformation programmes. You will be instrumental in driving performance improvement, embedding a culture of accountability and innovation, and ensuring compliance with statutory duties and national priorities.

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior-level experience in complex, multi-agency environments. You should have a strong understanding of public sector finance, ideally across both NHS and local authority settings, and a proven track record in financial leadership, strategic planning, and transformational change. Your ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and lead across organisational boundaries will be key to your success.

This is more than a finance role—it is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of integrated health and social care in Fife and make a lasting difference to the lives of its citizens.

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