Director of Finance

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Director of Finance to lead its financial strategy and stewardship. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial sustainability within a complex public sector environment, overseeing financial governance and driving transformation efforts. Candidates should possess a professional finance qualification and extensive leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Extensive Board-level leadership experience, preferably in the NHS.
• Track record in delivering financial improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial direction and ensure financial sustainability.
• Oversee financial governance, planning, and performance reporting.
• Drive the financial transformation to enhance service quality.

Skills

Strong influencing and communication

Financial improvement and transformation

Public service values commitment

Education

Recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., CCAB, CIMA)

Job description

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as our next Director of Finance

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an exceptional, values-led individual to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director of Finance. This critical role offers the opportunity to lead the financial strategy and stewardship of one of the most complex and high-profile public sector organisations in the UK.

With an annual revenue budget of £4.65 billion and a capital spend in excess of £70 million, NHSGGC accounts for approximately a quarter of the total health spend in Scotland. We provide a full range of integrated acute hospital, primary care, community, and mental health services to a population of 1.3 million across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Our services extend regionally to 2.2 million people and nationally through the delivery of 42 specialist services on behalf of the Scottish population.

We are a strong, values-driven organisation, and our purpose is clear: to protect and improve population health and wellbeing while delivering safe, accessible, affordable, integrated, person-centred and high-quality care.

As Director of Finance, you will lead the strategic financial direction of the organisation, ensuring financial sustainability and enabling delivery of the Board’s ambitious plans. You will oversee all financial governance, planning, risk and performance reporting, and drive the financial transformation needed to support high-quality services and long-term value for the public.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive, fellow Executive Directors, and key stakeholders across our six Health and Social Care Partnerships to ensure financial alignment with the Board’s priorities:
Better Health, Better Care, Better Value, and Better Workplace.

We are seeking candidates who share our ambition to drive change, be innovative and collaborative, and deliver continuous improvement. The successful candidate will personally lead programmes of work to achieve financial balance and enhance the Sustainability and Value Programme, exploring new ways to maximise efficiency, innovation and outcomes.

This role requires a strategically-minded and resilient leader, capable of operating with confidence and credibility in a politically complex and high-profile environment. You will be able to navigate ambiguity and inspire others through clear, compassionate, and collaborative leadership.

• A recognised professional finance qualification (e.g., CCAB, CIMA or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive Board-level leadership experience, preferably within the NHS or a comparable large-scale public or private sector organisation.
• A demonstrable track record in delivering financial improvement and transformation within a complex system.
• Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to work across systems and build trusted partnerships.
• A commitment to public service values, population health, and system-wide impact.

The scale, profile and complexity of this role should not be underestimated. It requires an exceptional leader who can confidently engage with Ministers, senior stakeholders, clinical leaders, and local communities.

For full details of the role’s key responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Candidate Information Pack.

We look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to applying, please contact:

• Jann Gardner, Chief Executive, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – 0141 201 4642 or [e-mail]
• William Edwards, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer – 0141 201 4609 or [e-mail]
  
• Colin Neil (extant Director of Finance) on Telephone [phone]

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.

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