Management Accountant - Glasgow HSCP Finance

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Annual leave 27 days

Cycle to Work

Study bursaries

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a experienced Management Accountant to join the Finance Team at Commonwealth House in Glasgow. You will provide expert financial advice, drive planning, reporting and performance across service areas, and support senior managers and clinical services to optimise resources for patient care.

The role requires CCAB qualification, senior management accounting experience, strong financial insight and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification with CCAB body or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in a large, complex organisation, including senior management accounting.
• Deep knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities with ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across finance and non-finance audiences.
• Advanced IT skills, including Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial management advice to budget holders and senior stakeholders.
• Lead on financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and forecasting across service areas.
• Produce timely financial reports with variance analysis and performance information.
• Analyse complex data and recommend actions for strategic decisions.
• Support development and evaluation of business cases and investments.
• Build relationships with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues.
• Contribute to governance and process improvements in financial systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Autonomy

Education

CCAB accountancy qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a highly motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance Team. This is a rewarding role where you will provide expert financial advice, analysis and support to senior managers and clinical services, helping to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver high-quality patient care. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in financial planning, reporting and decision-making while contributing to the continued success of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the communities we serve.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based at Commonwealth House
• Working Pattern: TBC

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert financial management advice and support to budget holders and senior stakeholders
• Lead on financial planning, budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes across designated service areas
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports, including variance analysis and performance information
• Analyse complex financial data and provide recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Support the development and evaluation of business cases, service redesigns and investment proposals
• Build strong working relationships with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues across the organisation
• Contribute to the development of financial systems, processes and governance arrangements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Professional accountancy qualification from a recognised CCAB body or equivalent knowledge, experience and expertise
• Significant experience within a large and complex organisation, including substantial experience in a senior management accounting role
• In‑depth knowledge of financial management, budgetary control processes and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and translate it into meaningful insights
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to present complex information to finance and non‑finance audiences
• Advanced IT skills, including experience of financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Demonstrable ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes within demanding deadlines

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact: Michele Minacoulis, Finance Manager, on 07713929073 or [e-mail]

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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