Head of Service - Finance

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care partnership in Glasgow is seeking a Head of Service - Finance for a fixed term of 12 months. The role involves overseeing the finance function, preparing annual estimates, and working closely with senior financial leaders in the NHS and local government. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance management, strategic thinking, and collaborative working, with a proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant track record in Finance leadership at a senior management level.
• Extensive knowledge in Finance management, strategy, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and management of the Finance function within Glasgow City HSCP.
• Support financial reporting and planning for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Glasgow City Council.

Skills

Finance management

Strategy development

Collaborative working

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Chartered Membership of the CCAB, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

***** THIS POST IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT NHSGGC AND GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY *****

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Post is Fixed Term ( 12 months)

Post Title: Head of Service - Finance, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership

Grade/Salary: NHS: Agenda for Change Band 8C

Glasgow City Council: Grade 10

Tenure: Fixed Term (up to 6 months)

Hours: Full Time NHS: 37 hours/Council: 35 hours

Location: Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow

Delivery of effective and lasting transformation of health and social care services is central to the vision of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP). Transformation is not just changing how services are structured. Transformation is about making significant changes to how services are planned and delivered in partnership with people who use them and above all demonstrate a clear commitment to the Glasgow City HSCP's values. At its heart, Integration is about ensuring that those who use health and social care services get the right care and support whatever their needs, at the right time and in the right setting at any point in their care journey. Glasgow City HSCP has an annual budget of £1.6bn and is looking to appoint to the Senior Management Team an exceptional and dynamic Head of Service (Finance), temporary up to 6 months.

This pivotal role reports directly to the Assistant Chief Officer (Finance) and as the most senior professional advisor in the relation to all Finance matters leading on the delivery and management of the Finance function within Glasgow City HSCP including the preparation of the annual estimates and annual accounts process.

The post holder will also be required to work closely with the Director of Finance for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Director of Finance for Glasgow City Council to support financial reporting and planning of both of these organisations.

This role demands a significant track record of success working at a senior management level in a Finance leadership role in an organisation of similar scale and complexity, whether within NHS or Local Government.

Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in Finance management, strategy and policy development including service improvement and sustainability, financial and capacity planning along with a proven track record in collaborative working that produces results within dynamic, and participative decision-making environments. Educated to a degree level or equivalent and Chartered Membership of the CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualified accountant are essential.

A proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of clinical and non-clinical stakeholders will be essential; as will a demonstrable track record of developing creative strategies that deliver progressive organisational change and new ways of working. A strategic thinker, with a high degree of integrity and excellent judgement, you will also have strong negotiation skills and an ability to operate and influence in an often politically sensitive environment.

This is an integrated position as part of the GCHSCP, the successful applicant may choose to be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either Glasgow City Council or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Candidates should be aware recruitment for this position will also be supported by our recruitment partners, Eden Scott. Candidates should expect to be contacted direct via Eden Scott as part of our recruitment processes.