Corporate Planning and Reporting Accountant

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national NHS organization is seeking a Corporate Planning and Reporting Accountant to enhance its financial sustainability and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management and a proven track record of analytical and leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Learning resource centres

Discounted leisure and financial benefits

Qualifications

• 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.
• A track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality financial reporting and strategic planning.
• Ensure financial sustainability, governance, and optimal business performance.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.

Skills

Financial management advice delivery

Financial planning

Reporting and performance analysis

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of Tableau

Experience with Collaborative Planning

Familiarity with Blackline

Education

Post-qualification experience in finance

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Collaborative Planning

Blackline

Job description

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?

About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland.

The Post:
NSS is seeking a highly skilled CPRA to join our 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.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who have 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:
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome.

Further information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ana Vercosa on [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 15th October

NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies