Chief Finance Officer - Integration Joint Board (IJB) - ORK09667

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Chief Finance Officer to oversee strategic financial management in the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Accountant with senior financial experience, capable of ensuring effective budget delivery and governance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of health and social care services in Orkney, a region known for its historical and cultural richness.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Previous financial experience at a senior management level.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel across Orkney for service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of budgets for the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership.
• Ensure financial governance and resource deployment.
• Contribute to organisational transformation and strategic plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Financial management

Education

Fully qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIPFA or other CCAB body)

Job description

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Senior Management Team

Chief Finance Officer (Maternity Cover)

35 hours per week

Temporary up to 21 November 2026 (Secondment opportunities and remote working will be considered)

£68,008 - £75,089 / £37.27 - £41.15 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney Health and Social Care have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, creative and inspiring individual to join us to help shape and influence our ambitious plans and future direction.

We are currently recruiting a Chief Finance Officer to undertake the role of Section 95 Officer to deliver the strategic financial management of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership.

Working closely with the Orkney Integration Joint Board and Chief Officer, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of economically efficient and effective budgets to ensure public money is used appropriately. Working closely with the Chief Officer, Chief Social Work Officer and the Orkney Islands Council Section 95 Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring of delivery of finance provision for the Orkney Islands Council commissioned services.

You will provide the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership and the Orkney Islands Council commissioned services with assurance on financial governance arrangements, administration and deployment of financial resources associated with integration. You will have a key role developing joint strategies and frameworks to support the foundations of financial planning and reporting in line with legislation, organisational policies and professional requirements. As part of our Senior Management Team, you will positively contribute to organisational transformation of services and functions and strategic plans.

We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator and can demonstrate they have the skills to build and develop successful collaborative working across the Health and Social Care Partnership, and other partners.

Previous financial experience working at a senior management level, preferably within Local Authority or NHS, and possession of a degree level qualification are essential.

Secondment opportunities and remote working will be considered for this temporary post.

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Accordingly, on accepting this appointment you will be disqualified from becoming or remaining a Member of a Local Authority, the Scottish Parliament or from undertaking certain political activities as defined in the Regulations introduced from time to time by the Secretary of State for Scotland. A copy of the Council's policy on politically restricted posts will be made available to the post holder.

Recently voted one of the best places to live in the United Kingdom, Orkney is the second most northerly of the island's areas, with 17 inhabited islands. Although geographically remote, Orkney is easily accessible by air or boat and has a cosmopolitan community with immense historical and cultural impact. From food to sports, music to technology, Orkney has a reputation for excellence. Scotland's smallest local authority enjoys unique opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies.

The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme.

You may be required to work additional hours depending on the exigencies of the service.

Applicants must be a fully qualified Accountant, holding full professional registration with ACCA, CIPFA or other CCAB body and must also hold at least 5 years previous relevant experience.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Stephen Brown, Chief Officer, on 01856 873535 extension 2601 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 5 October 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.