Deputy Chief Finance Officer

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a qualified Deputy Chief Finance Officer to lead financial management and reporting in support of health and social care initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strategic oversight in financial governance, collaboration with NHS authorities, and leadership in resource management. This role offers a permanent position based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability confident employer benefits

Qualifications

• CCAB Qualified Accountant with membership in a recognized chartered professional body.
• Experience in strategic policy development and implementation.
• Strong understanding of organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for IJB and ensure best use of resources.
• Provide financial advice and prepare financial reports.
• Support transformation initiatives within ACHSCP.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CCAB Qualified Accountant

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

About The Role

Take a lead role in the IJB's system of financial management including financial planning, finance for decision making, financial monitoring, financial reporting and financial governance thereby supporting the IJB to demonstrate best use of resources, and in turn the Council and NHS Grampian.

Support the Chief Officer-Finance to maintain oversight of the systems of financial management across the IJB.

Operate as a key member of the leadership team contributing to the strategic management of the IJB, deputising for and acting on the behalf of the Chief Officer-Finance.

To act as Deputy Chief Financial Officer in terms of Section 95 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, responsible to the IJB for the proper administration of its financial affairs, and as determined by the Chief Officer-Finance, to the Council for proper administration of its financial affairs.

The Deputy Chief Finance Officer will play the key role in supporting the Chief Officer of the Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (ACHSCP), working closely with the Chief Officer-Finance. The role includes responsibility for integrated financial planning and monitoring across both Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian, ensuring alignment with the IJB's strategic objectives.

Provide expert financial advice and support to the IJB, including preparation and presentation of financial reports, annual accounts, and statutory returns.

Collaborate with NHS and Council finance teams to ensure sound financial governance, compliance with financial regulations, and effective use of resources across the partnership.

Lead on the development and implementation of financial strategies that support preventative and early intervention initiatives within the ACHSCP.

Act as a key liaison for external and internal audit processes related to the IJB and ensure robust financial controls are in place.

Support transformation initiatives and service redesigns within the ACHSCP by providing financial leadership and strategic insight.

Represent the Finance Cluster in regional and national forums related to health and social care finance, contributing to policy development and best practice sharing.

Provide the leadership and management of the Adult Social Care Financial Assessments team and other accounting support staff as determined and agreed with the Chief Officer-Finance.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum

• CCAB Qualified Accountant and current membership of a recognised chartered professional body.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification and/or Member of Professional Institution/Association.

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Sound commercial and business acumen with strong knowledge of business drivers and the external environment.
• Sound understanding of organisational change management philosophies, tools and techniques.
• An ability to assess business needs from multiple sources, producing high level summaries and recommending appropriate interventions.
• Proven extensive experience in: Strategic policy development and implementation; Managing strategic partnerships; Service improvements; Successful budgetary management and control; Developing integrated services; One or more of the service areas within the scope of the directorate; Working with Elected Members, Board members and other similar stakeholder groups.
• Leadership & Managerial Skills; Workforce and resource planning; Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor communications depending on the audience.
• Relationship, influencing and networking skills; Negotiation and contracting skills; Team working and team building skills; Strong customer focus skills and the proven ability to continually anticipate and exceed customer expectations.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact us.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Role: We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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