Partnership Finance Manager

Fife Council; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Glenrothes is seeking a Partnership Finance Manager to support financial governance. The ideal candidate will possess a CCAB qualification and demonstrated experience in strategic financial management. Responsibilities include preparing revenue monitoring reports and overseeing budget processes. This position offers a competitive salary and the option for blended home working.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Access to discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Relevant CCAB qualification with post-qualifying experience in financial management.
• Experience managing a team and motivating others.
• Political awareness and working with board-level experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in developing financial strategies.
• Prepare integrated revenue income and expenditure monitoring reports.
• Oversee preparation of the Revenue Budget and Annual Accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic insight

Team management

Presentation skills

Report writing

Education

CCAB qualification

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 06 October 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC11 £60,462.77 - £68,046.43

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week FC/ 37 NHS Fife - Monday - Friday

Location: Based in Fife House, Glenrothes with the option of blended home working

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked "upload resumé". Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Details

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership are a forward-thinking organisation constantly seeking to deliver high performance and the outcomes of integration with a focus on quality, person-centred care and sustainable services.

As Partnership Finance Manager you will play a key role in supporting the financial governance and strategic direction of the Partnership. You will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer, contributing to the development and delivery of financial strategies that underpin our integrated health and social care services, reflecting good practice and regulatory standards for Finance, Management and Leadership.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Chief Finance Officer in the development of the Integration Joint Board's medium term financial strategy and annual revenue budget.
• Ensure the financial management support to the partnership provided by Fife Council and NHS Fife is coordinated to provide financial management information that is both relevant and timely.
• Prepare regular integrated revenue income and expenditure monitoring reports with suitable variance analysis for the Integration Joint Board.
• Provide the Chief Officer and Chief Finance Officer with reports for consideration by the Integration Joint Board and Finance and Performance Committee.
• Oversee and manage the preparation of Fife Integration Joint Boards Revenue Budget and the Annual Accounts process, including the co-ordination of required information from NHS Fife and Fife Council as part of their annual accounts processes.
• Work with the delegated finance support staff within the Health and Social Care Partnership including the provision of appropriate supervision and support
• Contribute to the wider development of the HSCP as a member of the Executive and extended Leadership Team across Business Enabling Services
• Liaise with Internal Audit in relation to the development and implementation of the HSCP Annual Internal Audit Plan and External Audit in relation to the Annual Accounts
• Contribute to and represent the HSCP on relevant national, public and private sector bodies to develop and share policy and standards
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer, as appropriate, including attendance at Integration Joint Board, Finance and Performance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Chief Finance Officer meetings. Further detail on the role can be found in the Role Profile.

The successful candidate can be appointed on Fife Council or NHS Fife Terms and Conditions.

The Person

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced finance professional who can bring strategic insight and leadership to this critical role, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

• A relevant CCAB qualification, with post qualifying experience of working in health and/or social care in a financial management role.
• Experience of managing a team and motivating others, including supporting staff development
• Experience of working as part of a senior management team or extended management team
• Political awareness and ability to demonstrate experience of working with at Board Level
• Excellent presentation, report writing and communication skills

Further Information

• Role Profile - when preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria - Role Profile
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
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For further information on this please contact Tracy Hogg, [e-mail]

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