Corporate Planning and Reporting Accountant

NHS Scotland; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service board in the UK seeks a Corporate Planning and Reporting Accountant to lead the financial reporting and planning for its public health services. This crucial role requires extensive financial expertise and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. The position offers hybrid working from Edinburgh or Glasgow and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Discounted leisure and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in financial and business management.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and strategic planning.
• Ensure financial sustainability and governance.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial planning

Reporting

Performance analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Post-qualification experience in finance

Experience in large organizations

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Collaborative Planning

Blackline

Job description

Overview

Corporate Planning and Reporting Accountant (CPRA)

Are you passionate about driving financial sustainability within Public Sector? Do you want to help shape and support how National Services Scotland (NSS) can deliver services more efficiently and effectively?

The Organisation

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating at the heart of NHSScotland, providing strategic and operational support and advice. NSS supports customers to deliver services more efficiently and effectively and offers shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland by partnering across Health and Social Care to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions and systems, enabling stakeholders to re-invest resources into essential services.

The Post

NSS is seeking a highly skilled CPRA to join the Business Finance Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of NSS and Public Health Scotland (PHS). Reporting to the Head of Business Finance, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality financial reporting and strategic planning across NSS and PHS. With a combined annual revenue budget of approximately £1.3 bn, this role is central to ensuring financial sustainability, governance, and optimal business performance. This is a high-impact role requiring strong analytical skills, strategic foresight, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates who have experience of delivering financial management advice and guidance to Senior Managers and Budget Holders at all levels.

Candidates Must Demonstrate

• Extensive post-qualification experience in financial and business management within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools, including Excel, Tableau, Collaborative Planning, and Blackline.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering results under pressure.

You’ll be comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality financial services that support strategic decision-making.

Other Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

Location and Working Pattern

Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Delta House, Glasgow. Currently hybrid working. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

NSS is a national board and an anchor institution committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexible working is supported to help balance personal and professional responsibilities. NSS offers equality and inclusion opportunities and guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ana Vercosa at [e-mail]. Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 15 October. Further information on NSS is available at https://www.nss.nhs.scot/. Please check email regularly (including junk folders). NSS is an equal opportunities employer and supports the Disability Confident scheme.