Senior Finance Manager

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned finance professional to step into the role of Senior Finance Manager within a dynamic healthcare environment. This position is pivotal in shaping the financial strategy and operational management of health and social care services in Tayside. You will lead a robust management accounts service, ensuring financial targets are met while making a tangible difference to the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values equality, diversity, and innovation, and play a key role in transforming healthcare delivery through financial excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role with knowledge of local finance agenda.
• Ability to work independently and creatively solve financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of management accounts service and support financial targets.
• Contribute to strategic and operational financial management across NHS Tayside.

Skills

Financial Management

Problem-Solving

Business Case Development

Contract Management

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Finance Qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Finance Manager at NHS Tayside

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and empowered to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join NHS Tayside as a Senior Finance Manager. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, complex, and rewarding environment, contributing to the financial strategy and operational management of NHS Tayside.

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the financial future of health and social care services, making a tangible difference to communities across Tayside.

NHS Tayside serves the Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross localities, with a population of 414,000 and over 14,000 staff. We collaborate with three Integration Joint Boards, local authorities, universities, and third sector partners. Our services span primary care, community services, and acute hospitals, including one of Scotland's four teaching hospitals.

Now is an opportune time to join NHS Tayside as we respond to the Scottish Government's ambitions for a more accessible, person-centered NHS through digital and technological innovations. We are undergoing reform and renewal to design safe, effective, and high-quality services.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, the post holder will lead the provision of a robust management accounts service. As part of the Senior Finance Team, you will support the delivery of financial targets and take responsibility for specific aspects of strategic and operational financial management across NHS Tayside.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in a senior finance role, extensive knowledge of the local finance agenda, and familiarity with financial aspects of business cases and contracts. The ability to work independently and employ creative problem-solving skills to address a wide range of financial issues is essential.

All employees are required to meet the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout their employment.

For informal enquiries, please contact: Karen McKay, Assistant Finance Director Corporate, via email: [e-mail].

Working hours are Monday to Friday, during office hours.

NHS Tayside is dedicated to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all community sections.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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